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This 1843 Minute Book of the Royal Commission on Health of Towns was bound by John Smith, who also manufactured account books. The spine, now fragile and detached, reveals the use of account book waste in the binding (The National Archives, MH7/1)
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A letterhead on stationery from Rudd and Co, an educational supplier. Printed in green ink with a picture of a building and text on two scrolls
This beautiful letterhead from an educational supplier in 1912 offers a glimpse into diverse pedagogical methods at the time: Froebel's influential kindergartens & 'Occupations'; Object Lessons; chalk drawing & 'brushwork'; 'drills' & 'recitations'... (from Treasury records at The National Archives)
This is a fascinating picture of a widow writing what we'd today call a 'living will', in the 1780s. PROB 11/1143/398 at The National Archives
Our latest exhibition, Love Letters, is now open at The National Archives, revealing 500 years of love. From paupers, monarchs, queer networks & quiet acts of affection found in government records.
Very proud to have been lead curator on this one, working with so many wonderful people! 💌
