#ICYMI: Find out more about Hampshire's Railway workers by joining a virtual event on 19 November 2025! Speakers include this our 2025 Dymond Lecture presenter, Dr Mike Esbester. Book your place: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-f... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

Join us on 11 December at 7pm for our annual Dymond Lecture. This year, Dr Mike Esbester explores the hidden human stories behind Britain's Reailways. Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/dymond2025 #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

🚨ONE MONTH'S TIME!🚨 Railway Work, Life & Death project co-lead Mike is privileged to give the 2025 @balhnews.bsky.social Dymond Lecture! ‘Heads – you lose!’ Working for the railways in Britain before 1939 Thursday 11 December 2025, 7pm, online #LocalHistory #Railway200 www.balh.org.uk/dymond2025

#ICYMI: In one of our latest blogs, Dr Susan Major shares a history of recycling, ingenuity and urban change by considering the history of scoria bricks found in York's back alleys. Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/blog-scoria-... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

#ICYMI: In one of our latest blogs, Jacky Cooper shares the ways in which Nazeing History Workshop has shared the wartime history of the village. Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/blog-nazeing... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

In East Anglia Bylines this week I track down Toby, the Victorian ‘watchdog’ whose bark would land its owner in prison... eastangliabylines.co.uk/lifestyle/hi... @balhnews.bsky.social @historyworkshop.org.uk @britishlibrary.bsky.social @thebhp.bsky.social @bho.bsky.social

Join us next week to hear from a master stonemason share an illuminating journey through Britain's medieval churches. Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-c... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

Read more about the work that went into our 250th #BigRedBook, and our first ever publication for #Westmorland, 'Lonsdale Ward', by its editor, Dr Sarah Rose, courtesy of @balhnews.bsky.social.

In one of our latest blogs, Jacky Cooper shares the ways in which Nazeing History Workshop has shared the wartime history of the village. Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/blog-nazeing... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

Find out more about Hampshire's Railway workers by joining a virtual event on 19 November 2025! Speakers include this our 2025 Dymond Lecture presenter, Dr Mike Esbester. Book your place: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-f... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

#ICYMI: In one of our latest blogs, Mark Stewart uncovers the story of Shrewsbury's mysterious "loggerheads." Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/blog-the-wei... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

#ICYMI: Join us on 18 November to hear from a master stonemason share an illuminating journey through Britain's medieval churches. Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-c... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

Join us tonight to learn how LiDAR technology is transforming local history, as Dr Wendy Morrison reveals how high-resolution aerial data from the Beacons of the Past project is uncovering hidden traces of human activity across the Chilterns. Book your place: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-a...

Join us tomorrow to learn how LiDAR technology is transforming local history, as Dr Wendy Morrison reveals how high-resolution aerial data from the Beacons of the Past project is uncovering hidden traces of human activity across the Chilterns. Book your place: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-a...

Do you have a #LocalHistory you'd like to tell? Why not share it through the BALH's website! Whether it's a podcast, blog piece, 10-minute talk or other format, we have a range of ways of sharing your stories. Find out more, here: www.balh.org.uk/blog-ways-to... #WeAreLocalHistory

#ICYMI: In one of our latest blogs, @redhen90.bsky.social shares information about the national partnership to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the General Strike 1926. Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/blog-making-... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll @gftu.org.uk

Join us next week to learn how LiDAR technology is transforming local history, as Dr Wendy Morrison reveals how high-resolution aerial data from the Beacons of the Past project is uncovering hidden traces of human activity across the Chilterns. Book your place: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-a...

On #ThoughtfulTuesday, we're reminding you to use a broad range of sources. Local libraries have a wealth of useful documents, including special collections related to the local area, so make sure to start there! #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

In one of our latest blogs, @redhen90.bsky.social shares information about the national partnership to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the General Strike 1926. Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/blog-making-... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll @gftu.org.uk

In one of our new episodes of #LocalHistoryMatters, Tim Hamilton talks about his work with the Black Country Living History Museum. Listen to all episodes: www.balh.org.uk/podcast #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

In one of our latest blogs, Mark Stewart shares the story of Shrewsbury's mysterious "loggerheads," which are found across the old town. Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/blog-the-wei... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

Join us on 18 November to hear from a master stonemason share an illuminating journey through Britain's medieval churches. Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-c... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

Another #Yorkshire #FamilyHiistory Society has joined us on this platform @awfhs.bsky.social @federationfhs.bsky.social @huddsfhs.bsky.social @yorkfhs.bsky.social @oneplacestudies.bsky.social @balhnews.bsky.social

Fabulous to catch up with @historylass.bsky.social and discover Andrea's new website historylass.co.uk Plenty of talks on Family and Local History @balhnews.bsky.social @federationfhs.bsky.social

#ICYMI: Join us on 4 November at 7pm to learn how LiDAR technology is transforming local history, as high-resolution aerial data from the Beacons of the Past project is uncovering hidden traces of human activity across the Chilterns. Book your place: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-a...

Call for Contributions: Victorian Infrastructures & their Environmental Legacies We're still looking for articles to be included in our @openlibhums.org special issue! Abstracts are due 31 October, full texts 31 March '26. @bavs-uk.bsky.social @rs4vp.org @asleuki.bsky.social @easlce.bsky.social

Join us tonight for a virtual lecture about the new book 'Drax of Drax Hall: How One British Family Got Rich (and Stayed Rich) from Sugar and Slavery.' Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-d...

Join us tomorrow for a virtual lecture about the new book 'Drax of Drax Hall: How One British Family Got Rich (and Stayed Rich) from Sugar and Slavery.' Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-d... #WeAreLocalHistory

We’re at the @balhnews.bsky.social Herts. Beds. and Bucks. conference today. Do come and say hello!

Our new book about Micklegate is out this week, packed with stories, facts, photos and memories. Details and stockists at www.clementshallhistorygroup.org.uk/blog/mickleg... @balhnews.bsky.social @yorkfhs.bsky.social

Save the date for our Annual Dymond Lecture! On 11 December, we'll be hosting our annual winter lecture named after the late David Dymond. Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-b... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

Next year is the 100th anniversary of the General Strike 1926. #GeneralStrike100 is about workers making history, not reliving it. Share the website: generalstrike100.com Donate: bit.ly/GeneralStrike100 Read my blog for @balhnews.bsky.social : bit.ly/GS100BALHblog

Join us on 4 November at 7pm to learn how LiDAR technology is transforming local history, as high-resolution aerial data from the Beacons of the Past project is uncovering hidden traces of human activity across the Chilterns. Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-a...

We're in Bedfordshire today for a one-day conference, in partnership with Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire local history associations, exploring coaching inns, canals, airships, archaeology and buses! Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/beds25 #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

Join us tomorrow for a one-day conference, in partnership with Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire local history associations, exploring coaching inns, canals, airships, archaeology and buses! Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/beds25 #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

This looks good! 👏👍 #LocalHistory @balhnews.bsky.social 👇

The Countess of Derby's second series of 'Why History Matters' study days explores the lives and legacies of the 13th and 14th Earls of Derby. Join the fascinating event at Knowsley Hall on 15-16 October; find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-w... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

Our latest blogpost features 90 years of Pextons Hardware on Bishy Road in #York www.clementshallhistorygroup.org.uk/blog/pextons... @balhnews.bsky.social @yorkfhs.bsky.social

Join us tonight for a fascinating webinar looking at the history and legacy of votes for women! Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-v... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

#Historians #LocalHistorians Do you do #OralHistories? Curious to know if you use any kind of automated transcription software? What would you recommend? And do you have a favourite recording device? I'd be very grateful for recommendations, thanks! @balhnews.bsky.social

Ghosts that stalk our streets and the history we learn from them insidecroydon.com/2025/10/07/g... #Croydon #Ghosts #GhostSigns @balhnews.bsky.social

Essential reading for #FamilyHiistory #LocalHistory and #HouseHistory @balhnews.bsky.social @oneplacestudies.bsky.social

Join us next week for a virtual lecture about the new book 'Drax of Drax Hall: How One British Family Got Rich (and Stayed Rich) from Sugar and Slavery.' Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-d...

Cranmer and Croydon's part in the Book of Common Prayer insidecroydon.com/2025/10/05/c... #Croydon #ArchbishopofCanterbury #ThomasCranmer @balhnews.bsky.social

Always mindful of #OnePlace studies, sometimes it’s best to step carefully around obstacles. Many thanks to everyone in this community who helped make #AATP25, out #miniAATP such a success. Kudos to @sogorg.bsky.social, @oneplacestudies.bsky.social and @balhnews.bsky.social. 🥳

Well, now, wasn't that fun? Jude Rhodes @juderhodes.bsky.social representating the @balhnews.bsky.social with the @sogorg.bsky.social and the @oneplacestudies.bsky.social helped me button up the #AATP25 or #miniAATP in another live talk. Just posted... 🫶 open.substack.com/pub/projectk...

Do you have a #LocalHistory you'd like to tell? Why not share it through the BALH's website! Whether it's a podcast, blog piece, 10-minute talk or other format, we have a range of ways of sharing your stories. Find out more, here: www.balh.org.uk/blog-ways-to... #WeAreLocalHistory

Join us next week for a fascinating webinar looking at the history and legacy of votes for women! Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-v... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

On #ThoughtfulTuesday, we're inviting you to remember to have a clear research question. Think about what you want to know about generally, and then narrow your focus. #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

Check out Dudley History Festival taking place 11-31 October #WeAreLocalHistory @balhnews.bsky.social