Welcome to the world’s first Wikipedia town
You’ve probably heard the saying, “In theory, Wikipedia shouldn’t work, but in practice it does.” Three of the things that … Continue reading "Welcome to the world’s first Wikipedia town"
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Wikimedia UK and British Library unveil latest Wikipedian in Residence
Wikimedia UK is very happy to announce the UK’s latest Wikipedian in Residence. Andrew Gray will be based at the British Library’s … Continue reading "Wikimedia UK and British Library unveil latest Wikipedian in Residence"
arrow_forwardBritish Library is looking for a Wikimedian In Residence (6 months)
The British Library is recruiting an experienced Wikipedia editor with a good understanding of Wikimedia and GLAM projects. The post has funding … Continue reading "British Library is looking for a Wikimedian In Residence (6 months)"
arrow_forwardGLAMcamp London
On Friday 24th June we had our first UK GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums) networking day. The aim was … Continue reading "GLAMcamp London"
arrow_forwardBritish Library English and Drama editathon
Lewis Carroll, one of many authors with unique photographs, papers and publications held in the collections. Wikimedia UK together with … Continue reading "British Library English and Drama editathon"
arrow_forwardLaunching our new GLAM Outreach Taskforce
GLAM – Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums. Wikimedia – the organisation behind Wikipedia, its image library Commons and many more … Continue reading "Launching our new GLAM Outreach Taskforce"
arrow_forwardJoin the Wright Challenge!
For the last two weeks Wikimedia UK has been running a competition in partnership with the Derby Museum. So far, … Continue reading "Join the Wright Challenge!"
arrow_forwardBritish Library hosts 2-day Wikimedia Editathon
Wikimedia and British Library join forces to improve content relevant to the Library on Wikipedia The British Library, home to … Continue reading "British Library hosts 2-day Wikimedia Editathon"
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Britain Loves Wikipedia pictures on Commons
In February 2010 we ran Britain Loves Wikipedia – encouraging people to visit 20 museums across the UK to take photographs for Wikipedia, … Continue reading "Britain Loves Wikipedia pictures on Commons"
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Featured Article prizes from the British Museum
Back stage at the British Museum. More photos from the day. Following from the successful Backstage Pass event held at the British Museum on 4 June, attended … Continue reading "Featured Article prizes from the British Museum"
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