The National Gallery in London is renovating its Sainsbury Wing and they’ve just found a secret letter from one of the original donors, sunk into a concrete column, saying that he hates the columns and is glad they’re being demolished. 10/10 unhinged rich man behaviour, no notes

Paging Melinda Haunton

Ahoy there! A brand new series of #Taskmaster launches 12th September on Channel 4. ⚓️

Join The National Archives Sector to reflect on our action plan for charity archives! The event will also mark the launch of Paul Beard’s research to map charity archives, conducted during a 6-month placement at The National Archives towards his PhD on charity archives at risk.

With Association of Performing Arts Collections (APAC) we are offering a free conference place for early years archives workers. To apply please email [email protected] with reasons why it would benefit your professional development by 27th Sept, 500 words max. eventbrite.co.uk/e/curtain-up-t…

The National Archives Sector You can read Paul's blog 'Conceptualising and contextualising a neglected archives sector' here: blog.nationalarchives.gov.uk/conceptualisin…

Get ready - applications for our bursary scheme open this Monday 2 September at 9am! Learn more in the link below:

IT'S STILL ****ING AUGUST

Oh heck, this is a gobsmackingly beautiful article But, whatever you do, DO NOT read it if you are feeling even a tiny bit wibbly wobbly today. Tissues almost certainly required ‘She had the most beautiful heart in the world’: how Keira saved Max’s life theguardian.com/books/article/…

Listening in to The National Archives Sector webinar launching the refreshed Archives Revealed grants programme. the updated website is now open, so if you can't join the live session you can still find out about this major expansion in available funding: nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-revea…

Are you interested in community partnerships and working creatively with archives? Join us on 3 October to hear from Writing on the Wall about their Creative Heritage model and the partnerships they have formed. Find out more and register: eventbrite.co.uk/e/impact-semin…

📝 The application deadline for the position of Fundraising Consultant is drawing closer. 💡 If you'd like to work with us, then get in touch by 12 noon on Wednesday 4th September at the very latest. buff.ly/4e7iWqa

Last chance to contribute to #AYearInArchives 2024! It's a great way to celebrate archives and raise your service's profile. Send us a few words about your archive's amazing projects by the end of Thursday (5 September): smartsurvey.co.uk/s/D0SOEQ/

We’re coming up to the deadline for submission to A Year in Archives. Come and tell us about the amazing projects you’ve been working on.

You can now download and print a selection of our documents using a 3D printer! We have just launched our new web area with free files for #3Dprinting #tactile versions of some of our documents, developed by All Able. Find out more: nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/reso…

Are you thinking about recruiting a Level 7 apprentice but not sure where to start? On 24 September, we're running a one-hour Q&A with Archives and Records Association (UK & Ireland) to respond to your queries and discuss any barriers you face. Sign-up: eventbrite.com/e/recruiting-a… See more details below 👇 (1/2)

Archives and Records Association (UK & Ireland) This session is part of a series of events we will deliver this autumn to provide you with practical advice about setting up an apprenticeship, exploring where to start, recruitment, onboarding and mentoring. Find out more and register to attend: eventbrite.com/cc/introducing… (2/2)

On the 13th September The National Archives are hosting an online talk titled ‘Catland: Feline enchantment and the making of the modern world’. To highlight this event, we’d like to show you some records of our own that feature our furry friends.... eventbrite.co.uk/e/catland-feli… Pt.1

this is the artwork Vermeer meant to paint

Am binge watching Slow Horses. Does anyone know what filming venue they used for the archive storage at 'The Park'? I have rolling stack envy