Matthew Harper-Duffy

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. 🎉

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/

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

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...

Next on the list: Lost Folk by @lallymacbeth.bsky.social

It’s a sobering reminder of the deep inequalities that shaped that moment and a call to act, not just to be better prepared for the next pandemic, but to build a more just and equal society in the meantime.

It unfolds like a slow-motion panic attack shattering any lingering sense of lockdown nostalgia and revealing the stark reality of how the pandemic was endured by those with the least.

As we move from summer into autumn, I’ve just finished Ghost Signs: Poverty and the Pandemic by @stuhennigan.bsky.social

📣 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.

Fill | Local History Hub Info Sessions (Autumn 2025) These short information sessions are designed for LEAs, MATs and heritage organisations interested in learning more about Local History Hub and how to get involved.

📢 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:

Hadrian’s Wall Virtual Focus Day KS2 Virtual event

Such a brilliant way to bring Roman Britain into classrooms 👇
Hadrian’s Wall Virtual Focus Day (25–27 Nov 2025). Free online KS2 workshops on maths, language, archaeology, science & daily life. Love it. @northeastmuseums.bsky.social
🔗 www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/greatnorthmu...

We’re delighted to welcome Charlotte Barry as our new Regional Heritage Advisor for South Wales 🌿
Education & Interpretation Officer at Cyfarthfa Castle Museum and a GEM Cymru Rep, Charlotte brings passion for lifelong learning and heritage engagement.
#LocalHistoryHub

Teacher-led. Grassroots. Rooted in belonging.

Local History Hub is expanding this autumn.
We’re inviting Local Authorities, Academy Trusts & Heritage Orgs to join a free online info session.

📅 Sign up:https://forms.office.com/e/NjM6T0QBuu
#LocalHistory #Education #Heritage

Next up: Ghost Signs by Stu Hennigan.

The book has nudged me to notice more wonder in my own surroundings.

The chapter on Iona especially stuck with me as that island holds some really special memories.

Her search for “magic” in the natural world feels universal. It reminded me that the real value is often in the journey itself, not just what you find.

Reddy writes with such warmth. Funny, moving, and sad moments often sit side by side.

Continuing my summer reading, just finished Wanderland by @jinireddy.bsky.social . Brilliant book.

After a summer of planning we’re stepping into an exciting year for Local History Hub. More connections, more partnerships, more community.

Next up: Wanderland by @jinireddy.bsky.social — I’ve heard so many good things.

#SummerReading #Place #Belonging #NatureWriting

It made me want to walk the Ouse and Adur more often. Living by the sea, it’s easy to forget the quiet magic of rivers.

Summer’s a great time to read. I’ve been diving into books that explore our connection to place and belonging.

Started with Is A River Alive? by @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social beautiful and timely.

We’re still here 👋
Quiet on the feed, busy behind the scenes.
New Hubs on the way.
Networks growing.
More schools joining soon.
Still teacher-led. Still local. Still building.
#LocalHistoryHub #HeritageEducation #PlaceBased #TeacherLed #BackSoon

Local History Hub

Huge thanks to @migrationmuseum.org and GEM for including Local History Hub in today’s brilliant event 🙌 Grateful to share how schools + heritage partners can collaborate on inclusive local history. Hope to join in person next time!

📍 localhistoryhub.org.uk

Academy Trusts—we’re working with you!

Local History Hub helps schools bring local history to life. We support trusts to enrich the curriculum, connect with heritage, and build community pride.

Want to explore a partnership?
📩 enquiries@localhistoryhub.org.uk
🔗 localhistoryhub.org.uk

🚀 Launching today at 4pm! Local History Hub Blackburn with Darwen is bringing schools, heritage orgs & communities together to explore local stories.

🖐️ Our new Schools Hub Lead will be welcoming everyone.
📩 Want to join? Email enquiries@localhistoryhub.org.uk for the link.

#LocalHistoryHub

📍 Local History Hub is launching in Derby!
We’re connecting schools, heritage orgs & communities to bring local stories into the classroom.
🗓 Mon 7 July, 4pm (online)
🔗 Sign up: www.localhistoryhub.org.uk/local-histor...
#LocalHistory #Derby #HeritageEducation

📍 Local History Hub is launching in Liverpool!
We’re bringing together schools, heritage orgs, and local historians to make Liverpool’s past part of the classroom.
Join our welcome session:
📅 Wed 16 July, 4pm
💻 Online
🔗 Sign up: localhistoryhub.org.uk/liverpool-ci...
#LocalHistory #Liverpool

We're looking for Regional Heritage Advisors to support our teacher-led Local History Hubs in:
📍 South Wales (Cardiff)
📍 North West England (Liverpool, Blackburn, Cheshire West & Chester)
Know anyone who’s passionate about place-based education and local stories? Read on. 🧵