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.

This autumn, Local History Hub is inviting schools, trusts, local authorities and heritage partners to join our free online information sessions.

Coming to Nottingham! 🎉 We’re so excited to announce that a brand-new Local History Hub is launching in September 2026 🙌

We’re delighted to announce that Michael Maddison has joined the Local History Hub Strategic Board as a Non-Executive Director 🎉 #LocalHistoryHub #HistoryEducation

We’re excited to share that Local History Hub and Historic England’s Heritage Schools Programme are exploring ways to work together to help more schools use local heritage with confidence.

Exciting news — a new Local History Hub is coming to Lincolnshire! Supported by Heritage Lincolnshire and Lincolnshire County Council, this hub will connect schools, heritage organisations, and communities to explore and celebrate the stories that make Lincolnshire unique.

We’re excited to announce that Leicester will be one of the first new Local History Hubs launching in September 2026 – with more to follow across the UK. 🎉

This autumn, Local History Hub is hosting a series of free online information sessions — and we’d love you to join us.

Happy #WorldTeachersDay to all the amazing educators out there, especially our THA members @localhistoryhub.bsky.social, #Kimyo, and #GEMHeritage! 🙌 Take a look at their inspiring work: localhistoryhub.org.uk kimyo.co.uk gem.org.uk/resource/

Big news: Wiltshire will be the first new Local History Hub launching in Sept 2026, with more to follow. Supported by Wiltshire Council, it will connect schools, heritage groups and communities to explore local stories. 👉 Find out more: www.localhistoryhub.org.uk/local-histor...

September Round-Up: Building Roots & Partnerships It’s been a busy month for Local History Hub — full of new collaborations, fresh faces, and exciting first steps across the UK. 👇

📚✨ Thanks to everyone who joined our recent Local History Hub meetings in Cardiff and Cheshire West & Chester! It’s been brilliant to see so many teachers, heritage partners, and community groups coming together to champion local stories in schools. 💡🏫

📢 Local History Hub is running free 30-minute online info sessions this autumn for schools, trusts, local authorities and heritage partners. Join to see how we support teachers with CPD, streamline outreach, and build partnerships. 📅 Sign up: forms.office.com/e/NjM6T0QBuu #LocalHistoryHub

We’re looking forward to bringing our Hub Leads together this evening for our first Drop-In Session 💬 It’s a chance to share successes, get support, explore new ideas, and celebrate the brilliant projects connecting children with the stories of where they live. 🌍📚 Learn more: localhistoryhub.org.uk

📣 Local History Hub is hosting a series of meetings this autumn to shape our 2025–26 programme — with Local History Day 2026 (22nd April) as a shared focal point.

📢 Local History Hub Derby – First Meeting 📅 Online | Thu 6 Nov 2025 | 4pm Teachers, heritage groups & communities coming together to celebrate Derby’s past and plan for Local History Day 2026. 👉 [email protected] | Visit the Derby Hub page #LocalHistoryHub #Derby #Heritage

📢 This autumn, Local History Hub is running free online info sessions for schools, trusts, local authorities and heritage partners. Join to see how we support teachers with CPD, streamline outreach, and build partnerships with heritage organisations. Sign up: