#ICYMI: In our latest episode of #LocalHistoryMatters, María Grove-Gordillo shares her research into English merchants operating in Spain during the 16th century, and how the Spanish saw the armada and counter-armada. Listen to all episodes: www.balh.org.uk/podcast #WeAreLocalHistory

Pioneer of sociology whose book called for an evolution insidecroydon.com/2026/07/12/p... #Croydon #History @balhnews.bsky.social @universitypress.cambridge.org

#ICYMI: A new programme of free training from The National Archives is available now! Learn more about the training, in collaboration with the Community Archives and Heritage Group, here: www.balh.org.uk/news-free-co... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

Do you have a Ten Minute Talk idea to share with us? We're always looking for new stories of local history research! Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/news-promote... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

#ICYMI: In one of our latest #TenMinuteTalks, Michael McLaughlin explores the human impact of the bombing raids on Plymouth in 1941. Learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CIv... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

Ruskin House Folk and Blues Festival, Coombe Road, July 18 insidecroydon.com/2026/07/07/r... #Croydon #Music #Folk #Blues @balhnews.bsky.social

After eight years, Bishop prepares for his final Minster service insidecroydon.com/2026/07/05/a... #Croydon #Minster #History @churchtimes.bsky.social @balhnews.bsky.social

Researching any aspect of Staffordshire history? Call for papers celebrating 150 years of Staffordshire Record Society in 2027 @blackcountrysoc.bsky.social @staffsarch.bsky.social @balhnews.bsky.social

Perfect for members of @leedscivictrust.bsky.social #Hunslet @balhnews.bsky.social

Our first #SocietyInFocus is Lancashire and Cheshire Antiquarian Society! Founded in Manchester in 1883, the Society has spent more than 140 years exploring the history, archaeology and heritage of the historic counties of Lancashire and Cheshire. Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/society-in-f...

A new programme of free training from The National Archives is available now! Learn more about the training, in collaboration with the Community Archives and Heritage Group, here: www.balh.org.uk/news-free-co... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

Join us on 3rd October for a one-day conference exploring the maritime and local history of Watchet and West Somerset. This is in partnership with the South West Maritime History Society and the Somerset Industrial Archaeology Society; find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-m...

Hopefully exciting news for anyone interested in medieval religious communities in general and in Devon in particular. Paging @lsangha.bsky.social, @westgarthdes.bsky.social, @graffitiginger.bsky.social, @balhnews.bsky.social. #Skystorians

Whats happening on Saturday in York? See below! @bho.bsky.social @federationfhs.bsky.social @balhnews.bsky.social @cecs-york.bsky.social @yorkcivictrust.bsky.social

In one of our latest #TenMinuteTalk, Jo Burnham explores the connections between Warsash House and the White House. Learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=MM_e... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

In our latest episode of #LocalHistoryMatters, María Grove-Gordillo shares her research into English merchants operating in Spain during the 16th century, and how the Spanish saw the armada and counter-armada. Listen to all episodes: www.balh.org.uk/podcast #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

Our latest episode of #LocalHistoryMatters is now live! We were delighted to be joined by Fabian Hiscock, who shares information about the Three Rivers Museum and an exciting new item they have acquired for their collection. Listen to all episodes: www.balh.org.uk/podcast #WeAreLocalHistory

In one of our latest #TenMinuteTalks, Michael McLaughlin explores the human impact of the bombing raids on Plymouth in 1941. Learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CIv... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

The British Association of Local History (@balhnews.bsky.social) has a new series showcasing the work of its member societies. They begin with the Lancashire and Cheshire Antiquarian Society bit.ly/4gAIEaN. Full details of BALH's local history societies available here: bit.ly/4acLU8t #Skystorians

Do you have a Ten Minute Talk idea to share with us? We're always looking for new stories of local history research! Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/news-promote... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

Amazing talk with @awfhs.bsky.social on the background and future plans for the #Yorkshire burials free website. From traditional recordings to drone location of grave locations. A must to dip-in for @federationfhs.bsky.social @balhnews.bsky.social etc yorkshireburials.uk

Join us in four months for our one-day conference about rebellion and protest, in association with Somerset and Dorset Notes and Queries. Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/dorset26 #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

Take a turn around Shirley Windmill for a history masterclass insidecroydon.com/2026/06/18/t... #Croydon #Shirley #Windmill @thevicsoc.bsky.social @balhnews.bsky.social

EDIT: Due to unforeseen circumstances, this talk has been cancelled and will be rearranged for another date. Our apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Join us tonight to learn more about Thomas More and suburban London! Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-t... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

Join us tomorrow to learn more about Thomas More and suburban London! Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-t... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

Carriage driver yelled 'Murder!' in a Victorian road rage episode insidecroydon.com/2026/06/14/c... #Croydon #Brighton #History @balhnews.bsky.social @thehistoryguy.bsky.social

#Knaresborough Bed Race brings the community together. I'll be cheering them on from Bond End and supporting St. Michael’s Hospice, Harrogate. 🛌🏃📣 #LocalHistory #OnePlaceStudy @oneplacestudies.bsky.social @balhnews.bsky.social

This week's top posts: Roll up! Roll up! Enjoy Croydon's summer fayre, 1920s style insidecroydon.com/2026/06/07/r... #Croydon #History @davidmorgan100.bsky.social @balhnews.bsky.social

Bishy Road Street Party is coming soon! We'll be there Sun 21 June with displays, photos, books about our local area - Bishy Road, Nunnery Lane, South Bank, Clementhorpe, Bishophill, Micklegate. See us in the car park 11am-4 pm. @yorkfhs.bsky.social @balhnews.bsky.social @davidskaith.bsky.social

Our latest episode of #LocalHistoryMatters is now live! We were delighted to be joined by Fabian Hiscock, who shares information about the Three Rivers Museum and an exciting new item they have acquired for their collection. Listen to all episodes: www.balh.org.uk/podcast #WeAreLocalHistory

NEW OLD MAP: I stayed up till stupid-o’clock last night scanning a massive 98 year old book on the city of York & its council & public services, & look what was tucked away at the back! @oneplacestudies.bsky.social @balhnews.bsky.social 1/2

Sea Cadets recreate HMS Belfast crew for The Big Help Out insidecroydon.com/2026/06/09/s... #Croydon #Caterham #Sutton #Coulsdon #DDay @balhnews.bsky.social

Any helpful ideas from @federationfhs.bsky.social @agragenealogy.bsky.social @balhnews.bsky.social @oneplacestudies.bsky.social @sogorg.bsky.social @ihgs.bsky.social

Join us on next week to learn more about Thomas More and suburban London! Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-t... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

#ICYMI: One of our latest #TenMinuteTalks is from Jo Burnham, who discusses the history of GH Hackett Builders of Park Gate, an important family building business operating in Hampshire during the 19th and 20th centuries. Listen to our full catalogue: www.balh.org.uk/ten-minute-t...

My conversation with the @balhnews.bsky.social has been recently published! 🤗 If you want to know more about my research, you can listen to it on these platforms: BALH website: lnkd.in/eaithbTv Spotify: lnkd.in/eVt3jant Apple Podcasts: lnkd.in/e9R2vdgM

Thank you to Echoes of West Midlands Past (on Facebook) for including the Society for #OnePlaceStudies in a post about free online #LocalHistory resources. Also to @balhnews.bsky.social for the podcast episode mentioned! #OnePlaceWednesday

The Saffron Walden Historical Society has announced the relaunch of its long-running Historical Journal, with a redesigned full-colour edition due to return in spring 2026. Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/news-relaunc... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

#ICYMI: Join us on 3rd October for a one-day conference exploring the maritime and local history of Watchet and West Somerset. This conference is in partnership with the South West Maritime History Society and the Somerset Industrial Archaeology Society; read more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-m...

Please join us for the meeting of York FHS on Wednesday 3rd June. This month's meeting is a talk from our own Steve Barrett "My Milling Ancestors". The story and lives of the Yorkshire millers who were Steve's ancestors living a dangerous life. @balhnews.bsky.social @federationfhs.bsky.social

#ICYMI: One of our recent grant winners was Llansannor Ancient and Modern Buildings and Settlements, who produced an updated edition of its community history publication, 'Llansannor.' Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/news-balh-gr... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

Eaton Bray School are looking for #LocalHistory help! They’d love to hear from anyone with insights into the local history of Eaton Bray or Edlesbrough. Feel free to comment your thoughts below!

For early career historians we also recommend: > History Lab bit.ly/4u7JNtM > History Lab+ bit.ly/4uGUrZB > @britishacademy.bsky.social's ECR network programme: bit.ly/4ebfWf5 For local history societies, try @balhnews.bsky.social's regional guide bit.ly/4dZn1hM #Skystorians

Join us on 3rd October for a one-day conference exploring the maritime and local history of Watchet and West Somerset. This conference is in partnership with the South West Maritime History Society and the Somerset Industrial Archaeology Society; find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-m...

One of our latest #TenMinuteTalks is from Jo Burnham, who discusses the history of GH Hackett Builders of Park Gate, an important family building business operating in Hampshire during the 19th and 20th centuries. Listen to our full catalogue: www.balh.org.uk/ten-minute-t... #WeAreLocalHistory

We must declare an interest since: 1. Nigel Tringham, former VCH Staffs editor has taught on these courses for many years (and is a wonderful person and teacher), and; 2. Many of our authors and contributors have benefitted from attending these summer schools. #Skystorians

#ICYMI: The Kent Archaeological Society is inviting applications to the Allen Grove Local History Fund for 2026. Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/news-allen-g... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

The Saffron Walden Historical Society has announced the relaunch of its long-running Historical Journal, with a redesigned full-colour edition due to return in spring 2026. Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/news-relaunc... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

#ICYMI: Join the Hampshire Archives Trust tonight for a webinar that delves into the covert trade of counterfeit gemstones and its direct links to Winchester. Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-f... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll @harchivestrust.bsky.social