#ICYMI: Join the Society for Lincolnshire History and Archaeology for the Lincolnshire Churches Conference on Saturday 18 April! Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-l... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

2026 marks the 200th anniversary of the Lancashire weavers' uprisings and Chatterton Massacre. Find out more about the events local partners are facilitating, here: www.balh.org.uk/news-commemo... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

This is my news, @balhnews.bsky.social - I can't wait to get started, and I'm keen to talk about it to anyone who'll listen! #Dundee #Dundonian singing prize.

Join us next week to find out how Canterbury's past was investigated for the new Historic Towns Atlas! This webinar is in collaboration with the Historic Towns Trust @historictownstrust.bsky.social Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-i... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

Join the Hampshire Archives Trust for a webinar next week all about Swing Riots in Havant and Emsworth! Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-d... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll @harchivestrust.bsky.social

Our latest blogpost features the changing fortunes of Micklegate House in York. Built by the #Bourchier family, visited by #AnneLister, painted by #MaryEllenBest, then became a chemical factory. Later housed first @uoylibrary.bsky.social @balhnews.bsky.social @yorkfhs.bsky.social shorturl.at/0Pwpm

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: Join us on 24 February to find out how Canterbury's past was investigated for the new Historic Towns Atlas! This webinar is in collaboration with the Historic Towns Trust @historictownstrust.bsky.social Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-i...

The Austen 250 programme during 2024-25 was a huge undertaking in Southampton, including our 'Placing Jane' conference. Find out more about its impact, here: www.balh.org.uk/news-austen-... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

In 2025, we piloted a new grant scheme and we're delighted to hear some of the ways local history and heritage organisations have used it. Find out how Windrose Rural Media Trust used their grant, here: www.balh.org.uk/news-balh-sm... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

#ICYMI: Save the date for our one-day conference in conjunction with Somerset and Dorset Notes and Queries! Join us on 17 October for a fascinating day of talks. Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-b... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

Save the date for our one-day conference, in association with Somerset and Dorset Notes and Queries, where we'll be looking at rebellion and protest across six centuries. Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/dorset26 #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

NEW *draft text* from our friends and colleagues @vchgloucester.bsky.social. The parish of Preston near #Cirencester will form part of volume 16 for Gloucestershire. All comments, additional information and corrections greatly appreciated. #Skystorians #LocalHistory

#ICYMI: Join us for a one-day conference about the local history of the Yorkshire Dales on 2 May! Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/yorkshire26 #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

All downhill for Odlings after they dismantled London Bridge insidecroydon.com/2026/02/01/a... #Croydon #Marble #LondonBridge #BBC #WinterOlympics @balhnews.bsky.social @urbanhistorya.bsky.social

Join us next month to find out how Canterbury's past was investigated for the new Historic Towns Atlas! This webinar is in collaboration with the Historic Towns Trust @historictownstrust.bsky.social Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-i... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

Join us tonight for our Special General Meeting. This event is free and open to all BALH members. Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-b... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

Join us tomorrow for our Special General Meeting. This event is free and open to all BALH members. Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-b... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

Join us tonight 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

Join us tomorrow 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

Save the date for our one-day conference in conjunction with Somerset and Dorset Notes and Queries! Join us on 17 October for a fascinating day of talks. Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-b... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

Join us next week for our Special General Meeting. This event is free and open to all BALH members. Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-b... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

If you're tuned in to BBC Radio York you might catch some discussion of the Yorkshire Historical Dictionary project by former Project Archivist Alexandra Medcalf. Alex will be discussing Yorkshire place names at 12.15pm today! You can find the dictionary here: yorkshiredictionary.york.ac.uk

Join us next week 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

Join the Society for Lincolnshire History and Archaeology for the Lincolnshire Churches Conference on Saturday 18 April! Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-l... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

Two weeks until our Special General Meeting. This event is free and open to all BALH members. Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-b... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

Join me (and other very special guests) on 4-6 March to explore historic townscapes and urban buildings in history. We'll be looking at architecture, urban development and the ways in which we as researchers can use resources like planning and historic protection as tools for historical work. 🗃️

This #ThoughtfulTuesday, make sure to look at primary sources, including land deeds and school registers. Consider whose voices are represented and which ones are missing to ensure you include a variety of experiences. #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

One week left to 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

The second in two days? Why yes:

#ICYMI: 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

#ICYMI: Join us on 27 January 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

For our first #ThoughtfulTuesday of 2026, we're reminding you to be patient and persistent. Local history research takes time, with some sources being missing or incomplete. However, unexpected discoveries often happen when you least expect it! #WeAreLocalHistory

January 1st 2026 was 80 years since the first flight from the new Heathrow Airport. The airport was still under construction, and this is the story of its first year. www.wendytibbitts.info/80-years-sin... @hillingdonherald.bsky.social @bho.bsky.social @balhnews.bsky.social #heathrowairport

@balhnews.bsky.social’s 2026 conference is in (& about!) the Yorkshire Dales on 2 May. See link below for more details. #LocalHistory #OnePlaceStudies #FamilyHistory

Join us on 2 May for a one-day conference all about the Yorkshire Dales! Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/yorkshire26 #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

Wishing all of our followers a Happy New Year! We hope 2026 is a great year for you all - let us know what local history research you're hoping to do!

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