Towards a National Collection

RT @SotonStories Such a lovely image of Southampton's Royal Pier - thanks @hartleyspecialc! If you want to know more about the Royal Pier, check out our tweets from last week, all about its history! #RoyalPier #CollectionsUnited https://t.co/zNEp7lN1Yz

#OTD #JesseOwens wins the 100m dash at the Berlin Olympics. @warwicklibrary shows a British cartoon about the failed Olympic spirit, @I_W_M a souvenir scarf, @LibraryofBham a guidebook and a @UkNatArchives minute about the games. #CelebrateGoodTimesComeOn #CollectionsUnited https://t.co/NJiCzplVXI

RT @RoyalAstroSoc @geolsoc @royalacademy @RoySocChem @LinneanSociety @SocAntiquaries @BurlingtonHub For #CollectionsUnited - Astronomer W.S. Franks catalogued the colours of thousands of stars and presented his 1878-1887 catalogues to the RAS. We now know that the colour of a star tells us its surface temperature, ranging from 'cool' red to 'hot' blue https://t.co/rV8cVqQ5RH https://t.co/RTGfDNVdyZ

RT @SocAntiquaries The Lindsey Psalter a 'colourful' C13th illuminated book of psalms owned by Robert de Lindesey for #collectionsunited Its 'illuminatation' incl/ inks, pigments & painting techniques was analysed recently by the MINIARE Project @FitzMuseum_UK looking at Manuscript illumination https://t.co/vMYPpYkPQN https://t.co/g5El0lfYIZ

#OnThisDay #Passchendaele began. From @NAM_London is an image of 2nd Lt. James Sutherland and his diary who was #KIA at Pilckem Ridge on 31 July 1917. From @I_W_M is an image of Passchendaele and from the @natlibscot a lovely image of #HumanConnections #CollectionsUnited https://t.co/EaQoGdXWWf

#BedfordLemere was an English photography firm which existed from 1861-1967. It specialised in photographs of the built environment, including (as you can see) @GSofA's Mackintosh Building! We hold these copies of the originals from the @HistEnvScot archive #CollectionsUnited https://t.co/GUIXmr3Igh

Happy International Day of Friendship! A big shout out to all our friends and followers from around the world. Sharing this photo from the #BoswellCollection by David Peat as very fitting in highlighting the importance of lasting friendships. #WardlawMuseum #CollectionsUnited https://t.co/diptqARcic

#OTD England defeated West Germany 4-2 in the 1966 World Cup Final. From the @britishlibrary and the @sciencemuseum we have press coverage. From the @FootballMuseum we have the match ball used during the match. #CollectionsUnited #HumanConnections https://t.co/i682wv3AKw

Interested in our @ahrcpress @nat_collection project, Engaging Crowds? Our blog post tells all! Delighted to be working with our wonderful project partners from @uknatarcres, @the_zooniverse, @RMGreenwich, @TheBotanics. #CollectionsUnited https://t.co/dSrFJrRgTE

Dylan Bowen’s work for Making Histories was inspired by medieval and early modern domestic pottery from our collection. Some objects were excavated locally, including a jug found at Lillington Manor and a plate found in the mill pond at Guy’s Cliffe. #CollectionsUnited (1/2) https://t.co/GNXeG4iRVK

A small pitcher or jug. This was one of thousands of pots made in kilns at Chilvers Coton, Nuneaton during the Medieval period. This one is a bit small for ale, but maybe held cream or a sauce. #WarwickshireMuseums #CollectionsUnited https://t.co/EIp6RyYznT

This coin was found in Alcester. It was minted in AD292-3 by Carausius. He is pictured on the right, with the two legitimate emperors, Diocletian (centre) and Maximian (left). This was Carausius linking himself to his ‘brother’ emperors. #WarwickshireMuseums #CollectionsUnited https://t.co/fic8kbHJjR

If you have enjoyed revisiting Rupert Brakspear’s work as a part of our #CollectionsUnited posts be sure to check out our online tour of the whole exhibition on our YouTube channel – https://t.co/4Jez8qNTFJ #WarwickshireMuseums (3/3)

#CollectionsUnited returns this month on the theme of archaeology, which ties in excellently to our Making Histories exhibition! Making Histories features contemporary art inspired by historic ceramics and other objects from our collection. #WarwickshireMuseums (1/3) https://t.co/7zVUmDh2n8

Rupert Brakspear took inspiration from a Roman mortarium, made in about 50-85 CE, it was dredged up from a Roman shipwreck off Whitstable, in a place known as ‘Pudding Pan Rock’ because local housewives used them as pudding basins! #CollectionsUnited #WarwickshireMuseums (2/3) https://t.co/pIEIVE6Qrm

RT @The_Herbert This rare carved bone chess piece was found in excavations near the Herbert. The piece is carved in Islamic style and the inverted 'V' shaped motif is a stylised representation of a throne, which indicates that the piece is a king or queen #WarwickshireMuseums #CollectionsUnited https://t.co/kj7mD9C9wd

For #CollectionsUnited #HumanConnections we have BL: Jane Hannah dieing before completing her sampler and Jane Murray completing it. BR: Elizabeth Parker describes what she sees as her weaknesses. BR: Ann Calton's work at @RMSforGirls . @NtlMuseumsScot @V_and_A @FitzMuseum_UK https://t.co/XKiSbcq3bL

RT @fancurator This beautiful fan incorporates unexpected materials: straw work flowers, feathered and embossed foil insects and even dried, pressed seaweed! #collectionsunited #HumanConnections https://t.co/gvazEuVI8f https://t.co/wUIblSbNp4

RT @TheFanMuseum Given by Marie Antoinette: an often spurious provenance associated with museum objects. From our collection a fan inscribed 'given by the Queen in 1783 to Mme de Lage de Volude. From @britishmuseum, a locket of hair 'given' to Lady Abercorn. #collectionsunited #HumanConnections https://t.co/uMQgB5uTO5

#WarwickshireMuseums are bringing our collections together to celebrate archaeology. Join us tomorrow on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to find out more about our collections. #CollectionsUnited

In the 1900s Charles Fenwick Thorp and his nephew, Andrew Fenwick Thorp, penned letters discussing a diverse range of topics, from the horse racing to Zeppelin activity in their area. 👉: https://t.co/wHXEM3No8w @NorthldArchives @TWAMmuseums #HumanConnections #CollectionsUnited https://t.co/8YBCF0wLHs

@TheMedievalDrK @EldenRay @melissaterras @HeritagePIDs is a pilot project actively working on solving the challenge of persistent identifiers for museum artefacts and specimens, as part of @nat_collection. #CollectionsUnited

RT @britishmuseum Learn more about this porcelain garden seat decorated with dragons, leaves and flowers in @McrMuseum’s online exhibition about China’s significance as a centre of botanical diversity. Explore the virtual exhibition here: https://t.co/gr0wiprKwT #CollectionsUnited https://t.co/mhx4DGr1nL

RT @britishmuseum The largest hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold ever found was discovered #otd in 2009 ✨ Weighing over 5kg, the Staffordshire Hoard contains 4,600 items from sword hilts to fine jewellery. See it at @BM_AG and @PotteriesMuseum or read more: https://t.co/fpIywP7Bbq #CollectionsUnited https://t.co/1MAHxC6u1g

Today's #MacklinBibleOTD 1/2 The Woman of Samaria, engraved by Francesco Bartolozzi after William Hamilton, published by Thomas Macklin, July 25 1792 Print @TheJohnRylands https://t.co/1bzVeJ8gK2 Painting @ArtGalleryofNSW https://t.co/3yqyV1221J #CollectionsUnited https://t.co/f43nvtpC2H

@kathleenlawther @DanNouveau There was an interesting discussion at @MuseumsAssoc #AllInclusive2019 event around a talk Alex Cowan shared. https://t.co/Mugq6IsrUF Disability Movement Archive re. terms used. #CollectionsUnited #MuseumDocumentation

Ian Fleming's paintings exist in art venues across the UK. We hold this one of Robert Colquhoun and Robert McBryde in their studio, complete with sketchbook in McBryde's hand! See other paintings by Ian Fleming on @artukdotorg 's site: https://t.co/GooW3iorpp #CollectionsUnited https://t.co/8BkkZrvJEz

Brilliant! Isn't it lovely when our collections complement each other. Here's something #XTC from our #Creative #Wiltshire Collection... #CollectionsUnited https://t.co/VjKsBaSWjH https://t.co/5LvmcZU4jd

Friends since childhood, Elizabeth I and Robert Dudley, remained live-long close companions. Pictured is believed to be Dudley's last letter to Elizabeth before his death. She kept this letter by her bedside for the 15 years she outlived him. #HumanConnections #CollectionsUnited https://t.co/AofYsVKkzm

RT @Ruskin_LU [3/3] Ruskin's leaves can be found in international collections, from 'Spanish Chestnut' in Chicago, to 'Chestnut Leaves' in Indianapolis. #CollectionsUnited Images: @artinstitutechi 1942.184 | @NewfieldsToday 13.453

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Damascus handmade #hunting knife beautiful handle with badass quality if anybody interested kindly contact me inbox ❤❤ #10YearsOneDirection #BollywoodPakISILink #Shameful #wednesdaymorning #KanyeWest #usagain #America #huntersrefreshes #knivesout #collectionsunited https://t.co/9ZAvNZ3GRC

RT @Kew_LAA Joseph Hooker brought back an emperor penguin from his HMS Erebus Antarctic travels (1839-43). Now in Gallery 1 @NHM_Tring, it’s much taller and thinner, as there was little western knowledge of the species for the taxidermy. @NHM_London’s and @kewgardens’ #CollectionsUnited https://t.co/BAegqeFfkb

The #collectionsunited film features a breathtaking, early-20th century fan from our collections. Sticks of finely carved, tinted & gilded mother of pearl support a silk leaf painted with peacock feather motifs & a bejewelled siren. #artnouveau #handfan #art #decorativeart https://t.co/HHPfTgQP2q

RT @britishmuseum #DYK The Faith in Birmingham gallery at @BM_AG was created in partnership with the Museum – it explores the many faiths that make up Birmingham’s rich and diverse community through more than 70 objects. Explore the gallery online here: https://t.co/11B5mAqZw0 #CollectionsUnited https://t.co/x85TkRsCSr

Delighted to be supporting #CollectionsUnited @nat_collection with our contribution #TheodoreGarman Summer Garden South Harting, 1947 from the #GarmanRyanCollection https://t.co/pI9oh4Ks79

The @nat_collection is such an important research led collaboration between museums, galleries, archives and libraries - a real celebration of the connections between collections #collectionsunited #boundlesscreativity https://t.co/Lzp6yA55T6

RT @RoySocChem In 1860, past president of the Chemical Society & @RoyalAstroSoc Warren de la Rue travelled to Rivabellosa, Spain to photograph the solar eclipse due on 18 July using the Kew Photoheliograph #collectionsunited https://t.co/opHwObhiuT https://t.co/biC3CdrBKQ

RT @BL_MadeDigital To celebrate #InternationalChessDay check out this #medieval ivory mirror case. It shows a knight & lady playing a flirtatious game of chess ♛❤️♔ Held @V_and_A and available online in our Discovering Literature exhibition: https://t.co/gc23FcPGjz #CollectionsUnited #checkmate https://t.co/J7sST9zjQx

RT @jfwinters Nice new website for 'Towards a national collection', which is 'supporting research that breaks down the barriers that exist between the UK’s outstanding cultural heritage collections' https://t.co/UII9oSWAr1 #CollectionsUnited

This is a brilliant digital initiative and deserves every success. #collectionsunited https://t.co/pExMKiZIyd

We are delighted to be a part of this very exciting project. Watch the short film below to see how our collections connect with each other. #CollectionsUnited https://t.co/vzdWwGinQX

‘Appearance of Man’ by Édouard Riou (1833–1900) from Figuier, L, ‘The world before the deluge’, 2nd edn. London: Chapman & Hall, (1867), from our new Visions of Lost Worlds Gallery https://t.co/egbs60sPYt #geolibrary #Library #HumanConnections #CollectionsUnited #FromTheArchives https://t.co/QMFY8DCQJU

This photograph of a woman making a pot in the commune of Saint-Jean-la-Poterie, Brittany [1800s-1900s] is from our collection of 200 lantern slides by historian and philosopher Ananda Kentish Coomaraswamy (1877-1947) https://t.co/zZ6Ki0TNld #HumanConnections #CollectionsUnited https://t.co/6LHBZQXKkw

We thought we’d take on the #CollectionsUnited #HumanConnections challenge with images of people from our Picture #Library. We couldn’t resist starting with our most unusual geological family, from Catherine Weber’s ‘Geology, familiary illustrated’ (1859)! https://t.co/TmamMDtF7u https://t.co/fE7JmZjbnO

Congratulations to @nat_collection for their new website and programme film 👏 #collectionsunited https://t.co/bb6eq7rbnR

Pleased to see one of our #SilverStudio designs featured in this video, and to be part of this important #CollectionsUnited project https://t.co/ax96m87Rnz

📢It's here! Our new programme film & website are now LIVE! Watch 34 UK #heritagecollections showcase the connections between their collections! #CollectionsUnited 🎞️: https://t.co/dSOMsJGWcB 🌐: https://t.co/LI9Tmf03mi https://t.co/Hb4wJDClhh

@RoySocChem The Kew Photoheliograph, designed by Warren De La Rue for the @royalsociety , was used at Kew Observatory, then at @ROGAstronomers, and is now in the care of the @ScienceMuseum https://t.co/LD2cDRAA4A. #CollectionsUnited #MuseumFromHome

@RoySocChem As an astronomer and chemist, Warren De La Rue was able to carry out pioneering work in astrophotography. He was the first to use the wet collodion process instead of daguerrotypy for capturing celestial objects, and made the the first lunar stereograph images #CollectionsUnited https://t.co/hTK4QTmaAV

@RoySocChem Astronomers had observed red flame-like prominences around the solar disc during total eclipses, but didn't know whether they came from the Sun, the Moon, or the Earth's atmosphere. De La Rue's precise photography proved that they came from the Sun #CollectionsUnited @RoySocChem https://t.co/mXVWGVGJmO

We hold this #JoanPalmer seed head painted in warm colours, but you can also find another in colours from the cooler spectrum along with more of her work on the @artukdotorg website here: https://t.co/opSKRwOC62. Two different seed heads, both mesmerising...#CollectionsUnited https://t.co/yx9JATqzlC

Peaslake residents and #suffragettes Hilda Brackenbury and daughters Marie and Georgina used their creative talents and were imprisoned for the cause. This 1908 cartoon captures Marie's frustration https://t.co/wLkcbsEdUJ #CreativityInACrisis #CollectionsUnited @SladeSchool https://t.co/8P6GZ5JDWG

These #tringtiles were made in the #14thcentury. They tell strange tales about the childhood of Christ taken from Apocryphal Gospels. Initially decoration for a church in #Tring they were removed and sold in the 1920s. #CollectionsUnited #CreativityInACrisis https://t.co/CieKl8abl5

We are proud to be lending collotypes by Kazumasa Ogawa to @DulwichGallery for the exhibition "Unearthed: Photography’s Roots", currently postponed due to Covid-19, but hopefully opening later in the year. https://t.co/od590YTqjQ #Japanese #Photography #CollectionsUnited https://t.co/95CkPQXbTh

We hold photographs registered for copyright by John Thomson. Some are of Queen Victoria and other notable individuals. He became famous for his collection titled 'Street Life in London'. His photographs can also be found at @WellcomeLibrary and @LSEnews #CollectionsUnited https://t.co/aQbrYsBIBL

In this nightmare vision of a London street, drawn in 1751, #Hogarth condemns the craze for gin by depicting the poor drinking themselves to death. Hogarth’s engravings were in support of the Gin Act of that year which restricted its supply #CreativityInACrisis #CollectionsUnited https://t.co/BB2VrRMu36

For #FestivalOfArchaeology here is the 2nd South Warwickshire Roman silver denarii hoard. Discovered in 2015 and containing rare coins from the Year of the Four Emperors (AD69). Recently conserved by @drakonheritage. #CollectionsUnited, #WarwickshireMuseums https://t.co/KTlG3nYxIz

As well as appearing in Shakespeare’s plays, the Romans also pop up in our museum collections. Here is a view of the excavations at Tiddington from 1925, showing what was believed to be an oven and nearby wall. #FestivalOfArchaeology #WarwickshireMuseums #CollectionsUnited https://t.co/V6mILZUSAd

Joseph Wright of Derby, who traveled in Italy (1773-1775) stayed in Naples from early Oct-Nov 1774, too early to witness the eruption of Vesuvius in 1777. Yet he painted over 30 views of the exploding volcano: something had inspired him. #CreativityInACrisis #CollectionsUnited https://t.co/XaZofPomls

‘The March of the Women’ was composed in 1911 by @DameEthelSmyth during the long fight for women’s suffrage. Dedicated to the WSPU & hailed as the suffragette battle anthem, it was sung during marches and meetings https://t.co/TXeJWyWWo9 #CreativityInACrisis #CollectionsUnited https://t.co/Yf43nK9W9V

📢#CollectionsUnited theme announcement! w/c 20th - 31th July we challenge you to showcase #HumanConnections. This theme explores the different ways in which humans connect with each other. Such as this WW1 father to daughter letter @Ltonmuseum Theme info https://t.co/d7cNoI3n9M https://t.co/tW6QQ3GLKs

The women in Charles Ginner's 'The Blouse Factory' 1917 reflect their contribution to the War. In 1918 many UK women over 30 finally won electoral equality https://t.co/uw4WymlJrZ #charlesginner #CreativityInACrisis #CollectionsUnited © Copyright Reserved / image: Crown Copyright https://t.co/YRph3dVFOG

Government propaganda posters from the #FWW and #SecondWorldWar can be found at various archives, including ours which also hold some early designs for posters. These posters can also be found at the @I_W_M, @NAM_London and the @V_and_A, to name a few! #CollectionsUnited https://t.co/sqVYLNW948

#DidYouKnow that our @soundarchive holds a 1986 recording of celebrated Nigerian author Chinua Achebe in conversation with Nuruddin Farah and Lyn Innes at @ICALondon? You can listen back to the full talk here: https://t.co/heoPEtThBX (C95/229) #CollectionsUnited

We hold a few precious posters by Polish born graphic artists Jan Le Witt and George Him who met in Warsaw, 1933 and came to the UK before the outbreak of #WW2. Other examples of their artwork can be found in @thepostalmuseum the @ltmuseum and the @V_and_A #CollectionsUnited https://t.co/TnIgZUzPGT

Today's #MacklinBibleOTD 2/2 Tailpiece to 2 Corinthians, engraved by Joseph Thomson after Philip James de Loutherbourg, published by Thomas Macklin, July 8 1800 Print @TheJohnRylands Drawing in the #BowyerBible @BoltonLMS #CollectionsUnited https://t.co/Jy2eBwolWi https://t.co/vwKjnIGgYW

@nat_collection @Tate @RMGreenwich @maritimetrust Read this blog for a fascinating insight into rocky beginnings of the Eddystone Lighthouse: https://t.co/48vaeI6vTS #CollectionsUnited #CreativityInACrisis https://t.co/cBvX4uquFN

Elizabeth Blackwell's 'A Curious Herbal' (1737) was an unprecedented enterprise for a woman of her time To survive and pay her jailed husband's debts she produced this beautiful herbal; drawing, engraving and illustrating it single handedly #CreativityInACrisis #CollectionsUnited https://t.co/q8fmjeJkXJ

In 1601 Ann More, teenage daughter of Sir George More of Loseley, secretly married poet John Donne. Our new Exploring Surrey’s Past page explores the couple’s life in #Surrey https://t.co/Ogw6KKOBR2 #CollectionsUnited @FolgerLibrary @bodleianlibs @PoetryArchive @LdnMetArchives https://t.co/YLdUdsEhVx

In the spirit of @nat_collection #CollectionsUnited, we're curious if anybody else has tuberculosis public health archive material in their collections? #CreativityInACrisis https://t.co/fOuiwuKSHx

Surrey author #RCSherriff wrote his epic #WW1 play Journey’s End based on his Western Front experiences. The original script was presented to the League of Nations Union to raise funds and later donated to @I_W_M https://t.co/TSFCK6BM6k #CreativityInACrisis #CollectionsUnited https://t.co/V2O2ft67z5

From the Courtauld to Chicago, explore the variety of Ruskin’s capitals in collections around the world, including @LancasterUni, in image and word: https://t.co/OyWZZ5TwYb The Ruskin 1996P1047 | @artinstitutechi 1942.194 | @CourtauldStudy D.1946.AB.5 #CollectionsUnited https://t.co/Ot4PI9hxpy https://t.co/gSI6z2xV7R

Today's #MacklinBibleOTD 2/3 Headpiece to Hosea, engraved by John Landseer after Philip James de Loutherbourg, published by Thomas Macklin, 4 July 1797 Print @TheJohnRylands Drawing in the #BowyerBible @BoltonLMS #CollectionsUnited #MacklinBible https://t.co/3pZccG2DhC https://t.co/ZNheMDUVyZ

Today's #MacklinBibleOTD 1/3 The Witch of Endor, engr. by Robert Shipster after Benjamin West, pub. Thomas Macklin, 4 July 1797 Plate adapted from an earlier painting now @TheWadsworth https://t.co/6QzFcPXYj4 Print @TheJohnRylands https://t.co/6P6zw8hgVC #CollectionsUnited https://t.co/DUIGSQxd5n

@LinneanSociety @BurlingtonHub @RoyalAstroSoc See more of our photographs of Down House, home of Charles Darwin, on our Picture Library 📸 https://t.co/o0eqdrGHq6 #FromTheArchives #CollectionsUnited https://t.co/RODJFl90a9

We share images of Darwin's study, @Englishheritage Down House, where Darwin worked through his theory of evolution, with @geolsoc : on the left their photograph, on the right, our (mirror image) engraving of it. #collectionsunited https://t.co/2ul9io1NAO

On 1 July 1858 Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace's papers on the theory of evolution by natural selection were read at a meeting, in what are now @royalacademy's rooms (there is still a plaque!). Today we celebrate @BurlingtonHub's Darwin collections. #collectionsunited https://t.co/PQ9PAO3uUF

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle made Surrey his home for many years where he was inspired to write several stories https://t.co/TbRaR3y4cH #CollectionsUnited also at @haslemeremuseum @portsmouthtoday @britishlibrary @LBRUT @SenateHouseLib @LSELibrary @SPR1882 @bodleiancsb @Lpoolcentlib https://t.co/IjVOzhAoYU

Our #WarwickshireMuseums are showcasing their collections today for #CollectionsUnited. They are posting lots of fabulous treasures so make sure you follow: @OisinTheDeer @RuairiTheFawn @ShakespeareBT @LeamSpaArtGall @The_Herbert @ExploringEliot @RugbyGallery https://t.co/CiSWeX5Dyn

Today #WarwickshireMuseums are bringing together collections celebrating travel and tourism across the county. This is a miniature replica of the life size sculpture of #GeorgeEliot in Nuneaton, made by John Letts in 1986 on a commission from @GeorgeEliotLove. #CollectionsUnited https://t.co/nzgQX5rRL0

With recent events #CreativityInACrisis should be water of a ducks back! Looking forward to some fascinating contributions as always 👍👍 #CollectionsUnited https://t.co/I1uMC4c2O8

Libraries can be friends too! This 17th C friendship album is held @EdUniLibraries & also appears in our Discovering Literature online exhibition. Check out the charming illustrations of London, including this coach with a liftable flap: https://t.co/RzRrwyW5iJ #collectionsunited https://t.co/wfcPCdyO3T

Dorothy Cadbury collected plants from her travels around the world, but particularly from Warwickshire. She chose some specimens to paint. This knapweed was collected from Alcester and painted in 1938. #WarwickshireMuseums #CollectionsUnited. https://t.co/s6ZQxsnHw2

Another treasure we’d love to share is this ‘Leamington Attractions Medal’. This medal was made around 1821, when Leamington was a very popular spa resort. Wealthy people came to stay in the town to take the waters and enjoy the social life and entertainment. #CollectionsUnited https://t.co/yf66mXQag6

In the Medieval period many people went on pilgrimage to holy shrines all over the country and abroad. These pilgrim badges date from the 14th and 15th centuries and were excavated in Coventry. #collectionsunited #warwickshiremuseums https://t.co/iptL1e9uA2

#WarwickshireMuseums are bringing our collections together to celebrate travel and tourism across the historic county. Join us tomorrow on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to see some favourite objects and find out their stories. #CollectionsUnited https://t.co/xIDURbVL7h

#CollectionsUnited Henry Wellcome was happy to collect replicas if the real thing wasn't available. Here we have one of two sphinx heads @TheEgyptCentre , the originals are in @britishmuseum. Museum More information here: https://t.co/XR3KJiK5af https://t.co/eMLk6yPct3

We have two paintings of King Edward IV, who was crowned #OnThisDay in 1461. All surviving portraits of Edward are based on a single prototype, but all were made posthumously after 1510. Other versions can be found in @RCT, @NPGLondon, @GovArtCol & elsewhere. #collectionsunited https://t.co/y6AnFZcLFo

This reprinted image shows D’Éon’s most famous fencing match at Carlton House on 9 April 1787, in the presence of the Prince of Wales. The @RCT shares more of D’Eon’s story in their new LGBT trail- https://t.co/kWKhD65DvS #CollectionsUnited #GlobalPride #CultureInQuarantine https://t.co/0FJ5A7iOd5

#collectionsunited from @LSELibrary. Olive Morris is #googledoodle today. Activist, feminist, incredible impact on Black Women's Movt. Interestingly, she squatted at 121 Railton Rd. A few doors up, at 78 Railton Rd, was South London Gay Liberation. More abt Olive @bcaheritage https://t.co/UmmRNTtd5f

Gertrude Jekyll was an artist, photographer & gardener who revolutionised English garden design https://t.co/V3cIjDcRfg #CollectionsUnited @SurreyHeritage @britishlibrary @Gfdheritage @WaverleyBC @LindleyLibrary @kewgardens @BHLibraries @V_and_A @ed_archives #godalmingmuseum https://t.co/MRm4txizuu

RT @britishmuseum 📚 #DYK the collections of @britishlibrary were once housed in the British Museum? The new British Library building at St Pancras was officially opened #onthisday in 1998 – read more of the story here: https://t.co/K36WhP0YBR #CollectionsUnited https://t.co/rZdFbzVj0N

Frohawk found inspiration visiting the zoological collections of @britishmuseum (now at @NHM_London) and live animals at @zsllondonzoo (@ZSLLibrary). Studying living animals close up enabled him to hone his observational skills which his artwork demonstrates #CollectionsUnited https://t.co/3mSruznd92

📚 #DYK the collections of @britishlibrary were once housed in the British Museum? The new British Library building at St Pancras was officially opened #onthisday in 1998 – read more of the story here: https://t.co/K36WhP0YBR #CollectionsUnited https://t.co/rZdFbzVj0N

John Bonehill unites a print @britishlibrary and an oil @YaleBritishArt in his article 'The View from Brackenthwaite: Matthias Read’s Whitehaven Prospects': https://t.co/0VQovJ0s3r #collectionsunited https://t.co/UK3baO1O86

Ooooh! Look at this stereograph of the Forth Bridge from @NtlMuseumsScot 😍 It's part of the Howarth-Loomes Collection and is from the 1890s. #CollectionsUnited https://t.co/WVBh0tmDf9

Relaying a sense of warmth, nurture & support this portrait https://t.co/i9RtAm4gb2 shares an affinity to Rubens’ touching work @CourtauldGall https://t.co/oys4TTM294 When separated from those we love, art can inspire & comfort #connectedbyart #EndLonelinessUK #CollectionsUnited https://t.co/K1aoua7FWf

Learn more about this porcelain garden seat decorated with dragons, leaves and flowers in @McrMuseum’s online exhibition about China’s significance as a centre of botanical diversity. Explore the virtual exhibition here: https://t.co/gr0wiprKwT #CollectionsUnited https://t.co/mhx4DGr1nL

#collectionsunited from @LSELibrary. We hold the papers of Mary McIntosh, sociologist, feminist, and activist for LGBT rights in the UK. She is standing on the right in the image. You can hear her voice @britishlibrary https://t.co/w3eCXvekdp https://t.co/cqtDW7wAJ3