Sandra Cooper

For this week’s blog, John Townley from FoBAH explains what the organisation does to support us in making the documents held here more accessible to you. theironroom.wordpress.com/2026/05/04/wit… Do get in touch if you’re thinking of joining: fobah@outlook.com @LibraryofBham @FoBAH_Org

Bank Holiday weekend RT comp! 🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞 BLITZ: When World War Two Came Home is out on 21 May - rt for chance to win a signed copy. @Ralph_Retriever & Mr Badger encourage you to have a go!

#OuterCircle today marks the 100th anniversary of the start of the Outer Circle (Number 11) bus route. Here’s an illustrated description of the route and places of interest from 1927. Ref - Birmingham Guides C/2 (347423) @LibraryofBham

@TheStourbridge My nearest station is Pineapple Road. I didn't wake up early enough to witness the first train but I will be there later today

@cooper_sandra Bingo!!!

The FC is out and about anyone care to guess where they have absconded too

#MoseleySociety wish to appoint an Archivist to re-catalogue their collections. If you are interested please email them at all-enquiries@moseley-society.org.uk for further details @LibraryofBham @moseleyhistory

Our hugely popular and great value passes are available again this Spring but they do sell out, so hurry! They are available for both the in-person talks& Livestream programme. More information about the passes and their benefits can be found here: gloucesterhistoryfestival.co.uk/festival-passe…

For this week’s blog, to mark the centenary of ICI and as it’s British Science Week, we look at the history of its IMI metals division at the Kynoch Works, Witton: theironroom.wordpress.com/2026/03/02/ici… Ref - MS1422/28/7/4/4 @ScienceWeekUK @LibraryofBham

#Silverfish as part our Integrated Pest Management, we’ve found very small numbers of grey silverfish in the storage areas– they can live in lower humidity and can climb walls. They also feed on paper and books so not great for an archive: tinyurl.com/GreySilverfish @LibraryofBham

We hope you enjoyed the Winter Warmer Digital Festival 2026. Please join our mailing list to be among the first to hear all our latest news about the Spring Weekend and more. gloucesterhistoryfestival.co.uk

The final two events of the Winter Warmer Festival are today. There's still time to browse through the 50 events we had in the festival to see which ones you've missed and would still like to watch. They're all available to enjoy until Weds 11 February gloucesterhistoryfestival.co.uk/winter-warmer-…

Everyday energy wins: Bathroom edition! ➡️ Keep your shower time to 4 minutes ➡️ Reduce the temperature of your shower ➡️ Turn the tap off while brushing your teeth, shaving or washing - use cold if you can! Find out more ⤵️ bit.ly/3YFq2MP #ESW26

Welcome to Energy Savers Week! We’ve teamed up with @EnergySvgTrust to share everyday energy wins - tips that fit easily into your routine, helping you stay warm and save money 💸 Check out the full tips on our website ⤵️ bit.ly/3YzuooP #ESW26

@jpwarchaeology I'm sure they're in for a treat!

Always a good sign when they're wheeling out extra chairs 15 minutes before the gig happens because its already full! All ready for the first of two shows in Newark today and my first time of gobbing off in front of an in-person audience in 2026...

@zarahandley @WingsEcosse @porridgeisgood Wine cellar Baddesley Clinton earlier today

@cooper_sandra @WingsEcosse @porridgeisgood Thank you Sandra, I am sure I did pass it by 😊

Baddesley Clinton, dates back to 13th century, largely built in mid 15th century. Warwickshire, this morning

@zarahandley @WingsEcosse @porridgeisgood It is easily missed!

@zarahandley @WingsEcosse @porridgeisgood There's a wine cellar to the right as you walk through the gateway (next to the door where you come out)

@WingsEcosse @porridgeisgood Didn’t see the wine cellar, maybe not open to public. I am sure bottles and labels would be very safe if they are in cellar. They built everything properly then

How very true. But that doesn't mean I would mind having a few more. Fancy coming on a whirlwind* journey with a 19th century housekeeper? Expect wit with a dash of cynicism & a soupçon of historical accuracy *but nothing that would provoke excessive perspiration Please RT

The algorithms are making it a lot harder to spread the word about these online talks. Although numbers are still reasonable, it would be a great help if folk were able to give the 30 December event a quick share 🙂 Booking available here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/buildings-in…

Join us on 18 November to hear from a master stonemason share an illuminating journey through Britain's medieval churches. Find out more: balh.org.uk/event-balh-chu… #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll