Less than 2 months to go until Local History Day 2026. Great to see schools and heritage partners confirming plans. Every approach helps raise the profile of local history. Free resources + info sessions: www.localhistoryhub.org.uk/local-histor... #LocalHistoryDay #TeacherLed

Spring feels like the right time to grow something meaningful. Local History Hub is expanding across England and Wales. Teacher-led, grassroots and rooted in belonging.

At Local History Hub we are proud to be partnering with the Northern Holocaust Education Group to provide young people with the opportunity to learn from the life stories and experiences of victims of the Holocaust and Nazi persecution.

Less than 2 months to go until Local History Day 2026 on Wednesday 22nd April. Great to see plans forming in schools and heritage organisations across the UK. Free resources + info sessions: www.localhistoryhub.org.uk/local-histor... #LocalHistoryDay #TeacherLed

Wishing all teachers a restful February half term. We hope the week brings proper space to pause and recharge. We’ll be taking a few days to reset too and will be back next week with more updates from across the Local History Hub network. Teacher-led, grassroots, and rooted in belonging.

We’re pleased to be exploring a new regional partnership with @classicsforall.bsky.social (North East). By connecting local history with classics and ancient world studies, we can support schools to build richer, more coherent humanities curricula rooted in place and belonging.

The response to Local History Day 2026 has been fantastic. From single classes to whole schools, academy trusts and heritage partners - you’re all welcome to take part, hub member or not. 📚 Free resources ℹ️ General info sessions 🔗 Find both via the link in our bio #LocalHistoryDay #LocalHistory

January has been a strong and purposeful start to the year for Local History Hub.

We’ve been really encouraged by the feedback from teachers and heritage partners involved in Local History Hub. A few reflections that capture why collaboration matters ⤵️

Great to see strong interest in Local History Day from across the UK. Whether you’re a class, school, academy chain or heritage partner, you’re welcome to get involved - hub member or not. Free resources + info sessions: www.localhistoryhub.org.uk/local-histor... #LocalHistoryDay

Our latest Local History Hub newsletter is nearly here! Stay up to date with new Hubs, museum partnerships, events & more - all in one place. Sign up now: eepurl.com/jd_65o #LocalHistoryHub #HeritageEducation #Newsletter #PlaceBasedLearning #TeacherLed #LocalPride

Welcoming Local History Hub Huddersfield to our growing teacher-led network. The hub connects schools and heritage organisations to explore Huddersfield’s industrial heritage and strengthen local identity. Get involved: forms.office.com/e/8cPhX749n2 #LocalHistoryHub #Huddersfield

Welcoming Local History Hub York to our growing teacher-led network. Led by Dr Ruth Mather, the hub connects schools and heritage organisations to support place-based history across York. Get involved via our Expression of Interest form: forms.office.com/e/uKD50viR3T #LocalHistoryHub #York

Welcoming Local History Hub Coventry to our growing teacher-led network. Led by Helen Kerry (English Heritage), the hub connects schools and heritage orgs to explore Coventry’s history. Get involved via our Expression of Interest form: forms.office.com/e/3JgzZsat7m #LocalHistoryHub #Coventry

Wondering what’s happening near you? Our hub locator shows where Local History Hubs are active, developing, or currently looking for people to get involved. Find out more: www.localhistoryhub.org.uk/find-your-lo... #LocalHistoryHub #TeacherLed #LocalHistory

Welcoming Local History Hub Durham to our growing North East hubs. Led by Jess de Beer, the hub connects schools and heritage organisations around local history and belonging. Get involved via our Expression of Interest form: forms.office.com/e/dB0gCcbdSm #LocalHistoryHub #Durham

Launching Local History Hub Accrington & Hyndburn - a teacher-led hub connecting schools, heritage organisations, and communities to explore local history. Led by Hannah Saxton and Victoria Gregory. Get involved via our Expression of Interest form or join an info session (links in bio).

The response to Local History Day has been really encouraging. Thanks to all who’ve already shown interest. Taking place on Wednesday 22nd April 2026, it invites pupils to explore local stories and places using free, teacher-designed resources. More info: www.localhistoryhub.org.uk/local-histor...

We’re exploring a developing partnership between Local History Hub and @cwgc.bsky.social, focused on supporting schools to engage with local history, remembrance and place.

Local History Day takes place on Wednesday 22nd April 2026. Schools are invited to explore local stories and places using free, teacher-designed resources. Museums, archives and heritage partners are encouraged to get involved. More info: www.localhistoryhub.org.uk/local-histor... #LocalHistoryDay

December has been a quieter month for Local History Hub, giving us space to reflect and consolidate after a busy autumn.

Happy New Year from Local History Hub 🎉 As the year begins, we’re thinking of all the teachers preparing for the new term - best of luck back in the classroom. The same to heritage professionals returning to busy sites, archives and programmes.

Merry Christmas from Local History Hub 🎄 A big thank you to everyone who helps make the network what it is. We’re taking a little quiet time over Christmas, but we’ll be back in 2026 with more updates. Hope the break is a restful one.

This winter we’re running free online info sessions about Local History Hub. Over 200 people have already signed up. A great chance to hear how our hubs work and how you can get involved. Teachers, school leaders & heritage organisations welcome. 👉 forms.office.com/e/NjM6T0QBuu

Local History Day will take place on Wednesday 22 April 2026. Schools across the UK are invited to take part using a free set of resources designed with teachers and for teachers.

November has been a month of steady growth for Local History Hub, with new hubs taking shape across the Tees Valley and several new advisors joining our national network.

We’re excited to announce a brand-new Local History Hub for North Tyneside, supported by @northeastmuseums.bsky.social. This marks an important expansion of our work across the North East, joining our growing network of Tees Valley hubs.

We’re excited to launch Local History Hub Warrington, supported by Culture Warrington. The hub will help schools, heritage partners, and community groups explore and share the stories that shape Warrington’s identity.

Be part of the growing Local History Hub network. We connect schools, heritage settings and communities so children can explore identity, place and the stories that shape where they live.

Exciting day for Local History Hub - we’re running our first Hub Lead Info Session today. Local History Hub is teacher-led, grassroots, and rooted in belonging.

We’ll be announcing several new Local History Hubs in the coming weeks as our network grows across the UK. Ahead of the full announcements, development is already underway in: New Forest: forms.office.com/e/dCmAknahM9 North Tyneside: forms.office.com/e/H1ZTFs27j0 York: forms.office.com/e/uKD50viR3T

We’re pleased to share that Local History Hub is featured in the latest Local History News from @balhnews.bsky.social Read the piece here: www.balh.org.uk/publication-... More updates coming soon as we prepare the next wave of hubs for 2026.

Local History Hub is growing. We’re building a UK-wide network of teacher-led hubs that bring schools, heritage organisations and communities together to explore the stories that shape where we live. If you’d like to get involved, read on ⬇️

This winter, Local History Hub is running free online info sessions for teachers, school leaders, academy trusts, local authorities and heritage organisations across the UK. More than 175 people have taken part so far. ❤️ Reserve your place: forms.office.com/e/NjM6T0QBuu

Local History Hub brings schools, heritage organisations and communities together to explore identity, belonging and the stories that shape where we live. We’re growing a UK-wide network of teacher-led hubs and inviting teachers, heritage professionals and community volunteers to get involved.

This winter, Local History Hub is hosting free online info sessions for teachers, schools, trusts, LAs and heritage teams. 150+ joined in autumn. Learn how we support teachers and build partnerships for new Hubs in 2026. Reserve your place: forms.office.com/e/NjM6T0QBuu

We’re delighted to welcome Anna Hartley as our new Regional Heritage Advisor for the East Midlands. As Learning Manager at Heritage Lincolnshire, Anna brings strong experience in teaching and heritage engagement to support place-based learning across the region. localhistoryhub.org.uk

We’re delighted to welcome Alys Rouncefield as our new Regional Heritage Advisor for North West England. Alys works at @blackburnmuseum.bsky.social, and leads our Blackburn with Darwen hub. She brings strong community connections and a real passion for place-based learning. 🌐 localhistoryhub.org.uk

We’re delighted to welcome Jenny Wilkie as our new Regional Heritage Advisor for North East England. With over 20 years of museum education experience, Jenny will help strengthen partnerships and champion place-based learning across the region. 🌐 localhistoryhub.org.uk #LocalHistoryHub #NorthEast

We’re thrilled to welcome Glenn Carter as National Education Advisor for Local History Hub! A primary teacher, Historical Association Fellow, and creator of History Rocks, Glenn brings huge expertise in primary history and curriculum design. #LocalHistoryHub #HistoryEducation #PrimaryHistory

A new Local History Hub has launched in Stockton-on-Tees, bringing schools, heritage partners and communities together to explore the town’s industrial and cultural heritage. 👉 forms.office.com/e/fdnC5capnP 🌐 localhistoryhub.org.uk #LocalHistoryHub #StocktonOnTees #TeesValleyMuseums #TeesValley

The Curriculum & Assessment Review, led by @beckyfrancis.bsky.social, is out - and it has potential implications for how schools think about history in the primary curriculum. A short thread on what it might means for local history and teacher collaboration 👇

A new Local History Hub has launched in Redcar & Cleveland - connecting schools, heritage partners and communities to explore the region’s rich industrial and coastal heritage. 👉 forms.office.com/e/ZBfGCe0Ywh 🌐 localhistoryhub.org.uk #LocalHistoryHub #Redcar #Cleveland #TeesValleyMuseums

A new Local History Hub has launched in Middlesbrough bringing schools, heritage partners and communities together to explore the town’s industrial and cultural heritage. ⚒️ 👉 forms.office.com/e/9GQhKcFYQr 🌐 localhistoryhub.org.uk #LocalHistoryHub #Middlesbrough #TeesValleyMuseums #TeesValley

A new Local History Hub has launched in Hartlepool connecting schools, heritage partners and communities to explore the town’s rich maritime heritage. ⚓️ 👉 forms.office.com/e/0W501wcspV 🌐 localhistoryhub.org.uk #LocalHistoryHub #Hartlepool #TeesValleyMuseums #TeesValley #LocalHistory #Heritage

A new Local History Hub has launched in Darlington — one of five new hubs across the Tees Valley in partnership with Tees Valley Museums. Connecting schools, heritage partners and communities to explore local stories and identity. 👉 localhistoryhub.org.uk

Five new Local History Hubs are launching across Darlington, Middlesbrough, Redcar, Hartlepool and Stockton - a major expansion of our teacher-led network in partnership with Tees Valley Museums. Learn more or get involved 👇 localhistoryhub.org.uk #LocalHistoryHub

Join Local History Hub Local History Hub connects schools, heritage organisations and communities to explore identity, belonging and the stories that shape where we live. We’re growing a UK-wide network of teacher-led hubs — some already active, others in development. 🔗 localhistoryhub.org.uk

This autumn, Local History Hub is hosting free online info sessions for teachers, trusts, councils and heritage partners. Find out how we’re connecting schools and heritage organisations to make local history part of every classroom. Reserve your place: forms.office.com/e/NjM6T0QBuu

Get involved. Join your Local Hub. Local History Hub connects teachers, heritage partners and communities to bring place-based learning to life.