DMU Heritage

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.

21/05/2026

Any old VHS tapes you’d love to watch but no VCR? 🎞️ Introducing our new digitisation service where we can convert your home movies to digital formats! Details & fees here: https://buff.ly/QpVgVPP

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21/05/2026

Some sunshine for the 🌞 why not explore our online exhibition for some gorgeous illustrated and https://buff.ly/NHsrqSz From The Orchid Album, 1882.
Kimberlin Library DMU

19/05/2026

: Zurich 1961 ♟️From the English Chess Federation Library, a programme full of photos, including a 'prophetic' opening ceremony shot of Paul Keres, Tigran Petrosian & Svetozar Gligoric, the eventual top 3! Kimberlin Library DMU

17/05/2026

🏰 2 weeks to go! Heritage Sundays at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) are back!

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.

15/05/2026

Transferred from the the main Kimberlin Library DMU, check out our newly arrived trend books ft. Nelli Rodi designs 2017-2021. Loving that pink coat 😍 & a coat deffo still needed in the UK this !