In this episode, we explore the story of Hampstead FC—now known as The Harlequins—with club historian and former player Graeme Roberts. You’ll gain a fascinating insight into the club’s digital archives, why making them accessible online is so important, and the plans for developing and expanding the archives in the future.

Graeme shares, with great admiration, the story of the outstanding sportsman and rugby player Andrew Stoddart—a wonderful piece of sporting history.

He also reflects on the evolving story of the women’s side of the club; The Harlequins Women. He also highlights inspiring initiatives the club supports.

If your a super fan you might have memorabilia that could help enrich the collection? If so, the club would be delighted to hear from you, please get in touch via their contact page on heritage.quins.co.uk. 🏉

#Harlequins #RugbyUnion #RugbyHistory #RugbyPodcast #SportsHistory #QuinsHeritage #AndrewStoddart

Web:

www.heritage.quins.co.uk

www.talesfromthearchives.co.uk

www.sds-group.co.uk

Social Media:

Insta: @katesds_chronicle

Sound Credits:

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PMusic by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

Extraordinary and fascinating archives online!

Extraordinary and fascinating archives online!

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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PMusic by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

Extraordinary and fascinating archives online!

Extraordinary and fascinating archives online!

A fascinating conversation with Richard McIlwain, Chief Executive of the Vegetarian Society, exploring the story behind its remarkable digital archives.

In this episode, we trace how the vegetarian Societies publications have evolved over 175 years, revealing how vegetarianism has been shaped by changing ideas around social justice, nutrition, animal welfare, and environmental responsibility. The discussion uncovers how these archives not only document history, but also reflect the progression of a movement that continues to influence conversations today.

For anyone interested in heritage, ethics, and the power of digital preservation, this is a discussion not to be missed.

www.vegsoc.org

www.talesfromthearchives.co.uk

www.sds-group.co.uk

Social Media:

Insta: @katesds_chronicle

Sound Credits:

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PMusic by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

Extraordinary and fascinating archives online!

Extraordinary and fascinating archives online!