DMU Heritage

02/06/2026

: Man vs machine 🤖♟️Hmm, perhaps the real battleground in Dieren 1988 was fatigue. With players limited to 1 game a day to level the field, humans were able to gain the advantage. Useful info for the apocalypse. From the English Chess Federation Library. Kimberlin Library DMU

01/06/2026

Thank you to for hosting a wonderful sheesha embroidery (aka mirror work) workshop at Leicester Castle yesterday. A perfect & beautiful way to launch De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) 🧵

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30/05/2026

🏰 Heritage Sundays at begin tomorrow!

From Sunday 31 May, explore historic sites across campus and the surrounding area for free! For details see DMU Museum website & our blog: https://buff.ly/lLl2TuO

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Starting Sunday 31 May, and running on the last Sunday of each month through to October (excl. Sept.), explore historic sites across the campus and the surrounding area for free, including Leicester Castle Great Hall, Trinity Hospital & Chapel, and more.

29/05/2026

Featuring some truly distressing scenes… 😬
For , discover 10 reasons why brass is best on our blog: https://buff.ly/f6PuWuO
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29/05/2026

Not that the UK has affected my choices at all but... an icy blue tulle evening gown from Femina 1946 for . I feel cooler just looking at it... 🧊 Kimberlin Library DMU

28/05/2026

From 1 June 2026, reprographics & research fees will apply to external requests for enquiries, scans and digitisation.

The first 10 minutes of advice is free, & we’ll continue to support requests by helping you identify what you need and how best to access our collections. Details here: https://buff.ly/ykjHHkq

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27/05/2026

Step into the wondrous world of De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) MA Contemporary Art Practice students 🎨 Inspired by our collections, the artists have created a series of wondrous new artworks. Explore them all in our latest student feature: https://buff.ly/7up4L5D
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26/05/2026

Polish yr pawns this with the English Chess Federation Library treasure trove of trophies! 🏆️ ♟️On the left the BCF Under 12 Chess Championship trophy, 1984-2004 and the Under 13 County Chess Championship Trophy, n.d.

Kimberlin Library DMU

24/05/2026

It's & 1 week ttill Heritage Sunday!
Check out our BOTM blog: Leicester Castle by Levi Fox 1944 on our blog https://buff.ly/maNfe12
From dynastic rivalry and civil war to a cheeky entry for it's a great way to explore the castle's past!

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As Heritage Sundays return soon (see our previous blog post: Heritage Sundays 2026) and it's , May's Book of the Month has been specifically chosen to highlight our campus' history in the heart of Leicester. But our post does also contain a "controversial" link to this month's Exp...

22/05/2026

From needing a woolly jumper to a good sun hat in the UK this week! May we suggest a lovely floral lace bonnet for (& the weekend) from Journal Des Dames, 1818.