This #ThoughtfulTuesday, we're reminding you once more to document as you go. Keep organised notes of your sources, photograph relevant documents and use notebooks, apps or spreadsheets to track your findings. #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

Calling all BALH members! Join us on 29 January 2026 to have your say at our Special General Meeting. Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-b... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

Join us next month to learn about how an Atlas of London in 1666 has been researched! This webinar is in collaboration with the Historic Towns Trust @historictownstrust.bsky.social Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-r... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

#ICYMI: Have your say in the Community Hub training needs survey! This UK-wide programme supports community history and heritage, and wants to know what training and guidance you'd like to see in 2026. Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/news-spaces-... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

Wishing all of our followers a very Merry Christmas! We hope you are all having a lovely day, and are getting lots of local history related gifts🎄

Discounts for members of the Royal Historical Society, Historical Association &/or British Association for Local History. @royalhistsoc.org @histassoc.bsky.social @balhnews.bsky.social And remember, its entries are all peer-reviewed by expert human historians. No hallucinated references here. 2/2

On #ThoughtfulTuesday, we're reminding you to cross-reference everything. Don't rely solely on family lore or one article and instead verify facts with multiple sources. #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

Meet Louise Whitfield #HarrogateCarnegieLibrary 21st Jan & already 1/3 of tickets booked. Library's 120th anniversary. Come and discover how Louise influenced #AndrewCarnegie #philanthropy before/after they married, & their rocky romance. #inspirationalwomen #hiddenhistory #drama #performance

Have your say in the Community Hub training needs survey! This UK-wide programme supports community history and heritage, and wants to know what training and guidance you'd like to see in 2026. Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/news-spaces-... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

#Skystorians #LocalHistory Join us early next year for three new 'Discovery Courses' covering maps, towns and buildings, and archaeology for local historians. Details in the link! @balhnews.bsky.social @oneplacestudies.bsky.social

On #ThoughtfulTuesday, we're inviting you to look at the built environment of your local area. Buildings, monuments and cemeteries all tell stories so make sure to include them in your studies. #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

If you enjoyed the excellent talk @hillfortian.bsky.social did for us @balhnews.bsky.social recently, this could be a great next step

A small town's Ghost of Christmas Past Find out how Santa didn't get stuck up the chimney grahampalmer.co.uk/the-ghost-of... #Christmas2025 #history #skystorians @bho.bsky.social @fakehistoryhunter.net @balhnews.bsky.social @hertshistory.bsky.social @jennipinnock.com @britishlibrary.bsky.social

Tonight is the night! Join us at 7pm for our Annual Dymond Lecture. This year's speaker is Dr Mike Esbester, who will be exploring the hidden human stories behind Britain's railways. Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/dymond2025 #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

Join us tomorrow for our Annual Dymond Lecture. This year's speaker is Dr Mike Esbester, who will be exploring the hidden human stories behind Britain's railways. Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/dymond2025 #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

This #ThoughtfulTuesday, we're encouraging you to visit historical societies and museums. These places and groups have a fountain of knowledge which may be vital to your research! #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

#ICYMI: Look at how festive charity shaped the Christmas experience for Hampshire's poor at a virtual event on 10 December. Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-c... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

Announcing IHR Discovery Courses: Historic Maps, Townscape & Architecture, and Archaeology for Historians. Suitable for historians working in all contexts, or anyone looking for new learning experiences, and inspiration. www.history.ac.uk/study-traini...

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, Dr Sarah Rose of the Victoria County History reflects on the publication of the first VCH volume to cover Cumbria - it's also their 250th in the "Big Red Book" series! Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/blog-bringin... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

Join us next week for our Annual Dymond Lecture. This year's speaker is Dr Mike Esbester, who will be exploring the hidden human stories behind Britain's railways. Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/dymond2025 #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

#ICYMI: In one of our latest blogs, John Bradbeer shares some of the mazing sources you can use for local maritime histories. Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/blog-not-los... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

Our talk this month is ‘Christmas at Home’ from the Yorkshire Dialect Society. December 3rd 7:30 at the Quaker Hall New Earswick. Mince pies optional extra! @federationfhs.bsky.social @balhnews.bsky.social @clemhallhistory.bsky.social @ypsyork.bsky.social @cecs-york.bsky.social

On #ThoughtfulTuesday, remember to talk to people. Speak to local communities to learn more about the local area to find out how the area has changed and what stories have been passed down. #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

🚨TWO WEEKS TO GO!🚨 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

Oh yes she is! Victorian dancer who became a pantomime star insidecroydon.com/2025/11/30/o... #Croydon #CroydonChronicles @balhnews.bsky.social

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.

Look at how festive charity shaped the Christmas experience for Hampshire's poor at a virtual event on 10 December. Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-c... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

Booking open for #GuildOneName February 2026 Waterways to Railways in #Peterborough one-name.org/seminar-even... Good speakers include Mike Esbester @rwldproject.bsky.social #GuildOccupations @balhnews.bsky.social @federationfhs.bsky.social @oneplacestudies.bsky.social

#ICYMI: 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

On #ThoughtfulTuesday, consider going digital. Many archives and records are available online, so make sure to look at some of the digitised documents in your research. Many local libraries have subscriptions for genealogical websites too! #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

Do come along to listen to Dr Mike Esbester of the Railway Work, Life & Death project giving our BALH annual Dymond Lecture. #LocalHistory 🗃️

We've got a new free walk leaflet about #York "A historic walk around Micklegate", details on our website at www.clementshallhistorygroup.org.uk/blog/new-mic... @balhnews.bsky.social @yorkfhs.bsky.social

In one of our latest blogs, Dr Sarah Rose of the Victoria County History reflects on the publication of the first VCH volume to cover Cumbria - it's also the 250th in the "Big Red Book" series! Learn more: www.balh.org.uk/blog-bringin... #WeAreLocalHistory @vch-home.bsky.social

#ICYMI: Join us on 11 December at 7pm for our Annual Dymond Lecture. This year's speaker is Dr Mike Esbester, who will be exploring the hidden human stories behind Britain's railways. Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/dymond2025 #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

In one of our latest blogs, John Bradbeer shares some amazing resources that you can use to research local maritime histories. Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/blog-not-los... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

Join us tonight 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

The heretic bishop who recanted to avoid burning at the stake insidecroydon.com/2025/11/16/t... #Croydon #Heretic #History @balhnews.bsky.social

Join us tomorrow 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

#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