This episode is a call to all who work with, manage, or care about school archives! We spotlight School Archives Day (12 March 2026), an initiative conceived by Julie Devenney, Archivist at Hutchesons’ Grammar School, home to a rich and extensive archive. Julie is also the founder of the popular @ArchiveHashtag on X, connecting archivists and enthusiasts around the world.

Learn how you can celebrate your school archives, showcase your records, artefacts, and images, and inspire interest in the unique stories your collections hold.

• Discover how School Archives Day started and what it celebrates.
• Get tips for engaging your community with your archives.
• Be inspired to showcase the stories and treasures of your school.

🔗 Links & Resources:

• School Archives and Records Association (SARA):https://schoolarchivesandrecordsassociation.org/
• @ArchiveHashtag on X: https://x.com/ArchiveHashtag
• Hutchesons Grammar School: https://www.hutchesons.org/

Mark Your Calendar:

12 March 2026 – join School archivists everywhere to celebrate and share your school’s history.

www.talesfromthearchives.co.uk 

www.sds-group.co.uk 

Social Media: 

Insta: @katesds_chronicle 

Sound Credits: 

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Extraordinary and fascinating archives online!

Extraordinary and fascinating archives online!