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Archives & Collections, Library of Birmingham @theironroom.bsky.social · 3d

Join us for the annual Chris Upton Memorial Lecture on Mon 3rd November at 5.30pm tinyurl.com/UptonBaskerv... Professor Caroline Archer-Parré will be giving her talk: Inhuming and exhuming: John Baskerville’s death, burial, and post-mortem life #LibraryofBham @typetweets.bsky.social #BaskervilleSoc

Image 1 : A book - front cover facing on. Cover is a reproduction of a painting depicting a male figure wearing the traditional eighteenth-century garb of a gentleman - wig with curled up sides and frock coat with neckerchief. Title of the book at the top of the page is John Baskerville: art and industry of the Enlightenment. Names of the editors beneath this on the left of the cover.

Image 2 – Two books resting on a table, both front covers facing on. Title is A History of Birmingham in the top left of the front cover. An illustration of a bustling square – Georgian and early Victorian architecture. A group of people carrying a jardinière in the bottom left of the picture and a horse and carriage in the right. People populating the various corners of the illustration. A bookcase behind the table on which the books are resting.

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Dr Caroline Archer-Parré @typetweets.bsky.social · 27d

Pleased to announce that on this day is published 'Script, print and letterforms in global contexts' edited by Sahar Afshar and Darryl Lim for CPHC and published by PeterLangGroup www.cphc.org.uk/script-print...

Script, Print and Letterforms in Global Context — CPHC

www.cphc.org.uk

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Dr Caroline Archer-Parré @typetweets.bsky.social · Sep 14

This will be a lovely job for someone. Assistant Keeper Grade 1, Rare & Antiquarian Books National Library of Ireland. www.nli.ie/about-us/wor...

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Dr Caroline Archer-Parré @typetweets.bsky.social · Sep 9

Just twelve ticket left for wonderful Theatre(ish) performance of 'Baskerville & Birmingham' (Bab!). Get them whilst you can. macbirmingham.co.uk/events/baske...

Baskerville & Birmingham | Midlands Arts Centre

250 years ago, John Baskerville, the Birmingham printer, publisher, craftsperson, inventor, and freethinker passed away. His work, particularly his typefac

macbirmingham.co.uk

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Dr Caroline Archer-Parré @typetweets.bsky.social · Sep 9

The vice chancellor says he's bringing much needed change - and anyone who disagrees can get out of his way www.birminghamdispatch.co.uk/a-new-vice-c...

Backlash at BCU: the divisive reign of David Mba

The vice chancellor says he's bringing much needed change - and anyone who disagrees can get out of his way

www.birminghamdispatch.co.uk

Dr Caroline Archer-Parré @typetweets.bsky.social · Sep 6

Imperturbable! He manages to sleep in the midst of our building works. What a talent.

Dr Caroline Archer-Parré @typetweets.bsky.social · Sep 1

Have you read Orhan Pamuk's 'My Name is Red'? The most brilliantly evocative depiction of 16 century Istanbul. A great alternative if you can't take time off work next week to visit 😔

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Dr Caroline Archer-Parré @typetweets.bsky.social · Aug 26

So sad to hear of the death of James Mosley (1935-2025) yesterday. His contribution to printing history cannot be over-estimated, and his development and steering of St Bride Library is a wonderful legacy. He and his knowledge will be missed by many.

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Dr Caroline Archer-Parré @typetweets.bsky.social · Aug 22

Our librarians, it seems, are no longer known as librarians but Business Partners, which tells you all you need to know about the institution's attitude to culture and learning.

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Dr Caroline Archer-Parré @typetweets.bsky.social · Aug 20

And if you are in Cambridge in September then you might like to see Baskerville @UCamArchaeology where Birmingham-based Theatre(ish) will perform an 80-minute show which looks at the life and work of the famous printer (plus some of our research!) www.cphc.org.uk/events/2025/...

Make Your Mark: Remembering John Baskerville, the Printer, Craftsperson, and Freethinker — CPHC

an interactive show exploring the life and legacy of John Baskerville

www.cphc.org.uk

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Dr Caroline Archer-Parré @typetweets.bsky.social · Aug 20

If you are in Birmingham in September then you might like to see Baskerville on stage at the MAC where Birmingham-base Theatre(ish) will be performing a 80 minute show which loos at the life and work of the famous printer (plus some of our research!) www.cphc.org.uk/events/2025/...

Baskerville and Birmingham — CPHC

an interactive show exploring the life and legacy of John Baskerville

www.cphc.org.uk

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Dr Caroline Archer-Parré @typetweets.bsky.social · Aug 15

Does anyone have any knowledge of a French punch cutter by the name of Fevrier(?) who may have cut some Baskerville punches for Deberny et Peignot? Many thanks in advance.

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Midland History Journal @midlandhistory.bsky.social · Aug 12

To enter the Midland History Essay Prize, the essay must be a genuine work of original research, not published or accepted for publication as an article or a chapter in an edited collection book. Max. 10,000 words, including footnotes, tables and figure captions (2/2)
More Details 👇

Flyer advertising Midland History Essay Prize 2025. Black background with text in while and image of journal front cover.
Email j.pick@bham.ac.uk for more details or enquiries.

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Midland History Journal @midlandhistory.bsky.social · Aug 12

The Midland History Essay Prize of £400 is offered for the best essay submitted on an historical subject relating to midland England.
⏱️Deadline for entries 31 Oct 2025
See webpage for some #OpenAccess examples of previous winning essays
More details about how to enter below (1/2)

Midland History Annual Essay Prize

Explore the article collection: Midland History Annual Essay Prize. Published in Midland History.

www.tandfonline.com

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Dr Caroline Archer-Parré @typetweets.bsky.social · Jul 31

Finish finish finish. We have the champagne on ice in preparation 🍾

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Dr Caroline Archer-Parré @typetweets.bsky.social · Jul 31

If you were hoping to come to the Association of European Printing Museums conference in Birmingham you may be disappointed as we are now fully booked. To those who already have tickets we look forward to welcoming you at Winterbourne in September, to those who missed out, sorry 😞

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Dr Caroline Archer-Parré @typetweets.bsky.social · Jul 17

He will be greatly missed.

Jim Mussell @jimmussell.bsky.social · Jul 16

Just heard the news about Graham Moss of Incline Press. A devastating loss to the print community

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Dr Caroline Archer-Parré @typetweets.bsky.social · Jul 12

Thanks to the generosity of the Bibliographical Society we still have two subsidised tickets for postgraduate attendance at the forthcoming Print Networks conference. Don't let the opportunity pass. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/print-netw...

Print Networks Annual Conference: From ‘Provincial’ to ‘Regional’

Highlighting the connections of people, trade and distribution within and across regions and nations. In memory of Peter Issac & John Hinks.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Dr Caroline Archer-Parré @typetweets.bsky.social · Jul 11

'From Provincial to Regional A conference in memory of Peter Isaac and John Hinks', 23-24 July, @winterbournehouse.bsky.social. A few tickets remaining, £95 for two days. A bargain. See here for the great lineup of speakers and link to booking: www.cphc.org.uk/events/2025/...

From ‘Provincial’ to ‘Regional’ A conference in memory of Peter Isaac and John Hinks — CPHC

Print Networks / CPHC annual conference

www.cphc.org.uk

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Dr Caroline Archer-Parré @typetweets.bsky.social · Jul 11

There is still time to register for the BBTI Workshop in Birmingham. It's free but only a few places left. Led by Giles Bergel, the workshop will explore new uses of the BBTI dataset while also provide an historical overview of how it came to be. www.cphc.org.uk/events/2025/...

British Book Trade Index Workshop — CPHC

One-day workshop

www.cphc.org.uk

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Dr Caroline Archer-Parré @typetweets.bsky.social · Jun 26

If you are in Birmingham, then do drop in a take a look.

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Midland History Journal @midlandhistory.bsky.social · Jun 12

Researching any aspect of history of the midlands? Then this is for you 🫵
The Midland History essay prize offers a first prize of £400.00 and opportunity for your research to be published in a peer-reviewed journal.
Deadline for entries 31 October 2025 🎃
#skystorians #PhD

Flyer for the Midland History Essay Prize 2025 white text on a dark background with an image of the the journal's front cover. Deadline for entries is 31 October 2025

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Dr Caroline Archer-Parré @typetweets.bsky.social · Jun 10

The next History Series evening at the
Marx Memorial Library, London, looks at the Wapping Dispute & Printworker Organisation. The event is both hybrid and free. www.cphc.org.uk/updates/2025...

The Wapping Dispute & Printworker Organisation — CPHC

Hybrid event

www.cphc.org.uk

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Dr Caroline Archer-Parré @typetweets.bsky.social · May 28

Jenny Uglow: ‘A Year with Gilbert White’. Summer Weinrebe Lecture. Tuesday 17 June 2025. University of Birmingham. This lecture series brings together thinking about place with some of the most exciting current work in the fields of biography and life-writing. more.bham.ac.uk/artsofplace/...

Dr Caroline Archer-Parré @typetweets.bsky.social · May 28

A box full of 3D printed Baskerville punches made by Small Performances team members in the School of Jewellery, Birmingham - and re arranged as Punch Henge!

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