Matthew Harper-Duffy
@matthewharperduffy.bsky.social
Primary teacher and founder of Local History Hub. Building a grassroots network for sharing local stories, ideas, and place-based learning in schools.
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The Curriculum & Assessment Review, led by @beckyfrancis.bsky.social, is out - and it has potential implications for how schools think about history in the primary curriculum.
A short thread on what it might means for local history and teacher collaboration 👇
A short thread on what it might means for local history and teacher collaboration 👇
November 10, 2025 at 8:07 PM
The Curriculum & Assessment Review, led by @beckyfrancis.bsky.social, is out - and it has potential implications for how schools think about history in the primary curriculum.
A short thread on what it might means for local history and teacher collaboration 👇
A short thread on what it might means for local history and teacher collaboration 👇
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A new Local History Hub has launched in Redcar & Cleveland - connecting schools, heritage partners and communities to explore the region’s rich industrial and coastal heritage.
👉 forms.office.com/e/ZBfGCe0Ywh
🌐 localhistoryhub.org.uk
#LocalHistoryHub #Redcar #Cleveland #TeesValleyMuseums
👉 forms.office.com/e/ZBfGCe0Ywh
🌐 localhistoryhub.org.uk
#LocalHistoryHub #Redcar #Cleveland #TeesValleyMuseums
November 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM
A new Local History Hub has launched in Redcar & Cleveland - connecting schools, heritage partners and communities to explore the region’s rich industrial and coastal heritage.
👉 forms.office.com/e/ZBfGCe0Ywh
🌐 localhistoryhub.org.uk
#LocalHistoryHub #Redcar #Cleveland #TeesValleyMuseums
👉 forms.office.com/e/ZBfGCe0Ywh
🌐 localhistoryhub.org.uk
#LocalHistoryHub #Redcar #Cleveland #TeesValleyMuseums
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A new Local History Hub has launched in Middlesbrough bringing schools, heritage partners and communities together to explore the town’s industrial and cultural heritage. ⚒️
👉 forms.office.com/e/9GQhKcFYQr
🌐 localhistoryhub.org.uk
#LocalHistoryHub #Middlesbrough #TeesValleyMuseums #TeesValley
👉 forms.office.com/e/9GQhKcFYQr
🌐 localhistoryhub.org.uk
#LocalHistoryHub #Middlesbrough #TeesValleyMuseums #TeesValley
November 6, 2025 at 8:01 PM
A new Local History Hub has launched in Middlesbrough bringing schools, heritage partners and communities together to explore the town’s industrial and cultural heritage. ⚒️
👉 forms.office.com/e/9GQhKcFYQr
🌐 localhistoryhub.org.uk
#LocalHistoryHub #Middlesbrough #TeesValleyMuseums #TeesValley
👉 forms.office.com/e/9GQhKcFYQr
🌐 localhistoryhub.org.uk
#LocalHistoryHub #Middlesbrough #TeesValleyMuseums #TeesValley
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A new Local History Hub has launched in Hartlepool connecting schools, heritage partners and communities to explore the town’s rich maritime heritage. ⚓️
👉 forms.office.com/e/0W501wcspV
🌐 localhistoryhub.org.uk
#LocalHistoryHub #Hartlepool #TeesValleyMuseums #TeesValley #LocalHistory #Heritage
👉 forms.office.com/e/0W501wcspV
🌐 localhistoryhub.org.uk
#LocalHistoryHub #Hartlepool #TeesValleyMuseums #TeesValley #LocalHistory #Heritage
November 5, 2025 at 4:44 PM
A new Local History Hub has launched in Hartlepool connecting schools, heritage partners and communities to explore the town’s rich maritime heritage. ⚓️
👉 forms.office.com/e/0W501wcspV
🌐 localhistoryhub.org.uk
#LocalHistoryHub #Hartlepool #TeesValleyMuseums #TeesValley #LocalHistory #Heritage
👉 forms.office.com/e/0W501wcspV
🌐 localhistoryhub.org.uk
#LocalHistoryHub #Hartlepool #TeesValleyMuseums #TeesValley #LocalHistory #Heritage
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Five new Local History Hubs are launching across Darlington, Middlesbrough, Redcar, Hartlepool and Stockton - a major expansion of our teacher-led network in partnership with Tees Valley Museums.
Learn more or get involved 👇
localhistoryhub.org.uk
#LocalHistoryHub
Learn more or get involved 👇
localhistoryhub.org.uk
#LocalHistoryHub
November 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Five new Local History Hubs are launching across Darlington, Middlesbrough, Redcar, Hartlepool and Stockton - a major expansion of our teacher-led network in partnership with Tees Valley Museums.
Learn more or get involved 👇
localhistoryhub.org.uk
#LocalHistoryHub
Learn more or get involved 👇
localhistoryhub.org.uk
#LocalHistoryHub
It’s been a busy few months but I’ve FINALLY managed to get back on Origin Story and my god I’ve missed it. @iandunt.bsky.social and @dorianlynskey.bsky.social are unrelentingly fantastic. Like unstoppable cyborgs sent from the future to inform and entertain.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/o...
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/o...
Lenin, Trotsky, Stalin – Part One – Revolution
Podcast Episode · Origin Story · 15/10/2025 · 1h 27m
podcasts.apple.com
October 26, 2025 at 8:20 AM
It’s been a busy few months but I’ve FINALLY managed to get back on Origin Story and my god I’ve missed it. @iandunt.bsky.social and @dorianlynskey.bsky.social are unrelentingly fantastic. Like unstoppable cyborgs sent from the future to inform and entertain.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/o...
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/o...
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Coming to Nottingham! 🎉
We’re so excited to announce that a brand-new Local History Hub is launching in September 2026 🙌
We’re so excited to announce that a brand-new Local History Hub is launching in September 2026 🙌
October 20, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Coming to Nottingham! 🎉
We’re so excited to announce that a brand-new Local History Hub is launching in September 2026 🙌
We’re so excited to announce that a brand-new Local History Hub is launching in September 2026 🙌
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We’re delighted to announce that Michael Maddison has joined the Local History Hub Strategic Board as a Non-Executive Director 🎉
#LocalHistoryHub #HistoryEducation
#LocalHistoryHub #HistoryEducation
October 16, 2025 at 7:02 PM
We’re delighted to announce that Michael Maddison has joined the Local History Hub Strategic Board as a Non-Executive Director 🎉
#LocalHistoryHub #HistoryEducation
#LocalHistoryHub #HistoryEducation
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We’re excited to share that Local History Hub and Historic England’s Heritage Schools Programme are exploring ways to work together to help more schools use local heritage with confidence.
October 15, 2025 at 8:23 AM
We’re excited to share that Local History Hub and Historic England’s Heritage Schools Programme are exploring ways to work together to help more schools use local heritage with confidence.
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Very excited to share the forthcoming SHP Understanding event from @1972shp.bsky.social: Unearthed (Nov 10 5-6pm). The first in a series of webinars looking at the transformative and radical power of gardening - from the Diggers to Mary Seacole to settler colonialism we've got it covered!
October 13, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Very excited to share the forthcoming SHP Understanding event from @1972shp.bsky.social: Unearthed (Nov 10 5-6pm). The first in a series of webinars looking at the transformative and radical power of gardening - from the Diggers to Mary Seacole to settler colonialism we've got it covered!
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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. 🎉
October 10, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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. 🎉
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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/
Take a look at their inspiring work:
localhistoryhub.org.uk
kimyo.co.uk
gem.org.uk/resource/
October 6, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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/
Take a look at their inspiring work:
localhistoryhub.org.uk
kimyo.co.uk
gem.org.uk/resource/
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This autumn, Local History Hub is hosting a series of free online information sessions — and we’d love you to join us.
October 8, 2025 at 8:23 AM
This autumn, Local History Hub is hosting a series of free online information sessions — and we’d love you to join us.
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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...
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...
October 6, 2025 at 8:12 AM
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...
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...
As we move from summer into autumn, I’ve just finished Ghost Signs: Poverty and the Pandemic by @stuhennigan.bsky.social
September 30, 2025 at 9:16 PM
As we move from summer into autumn, I’ve just finished Ghost Signs: Poverty and the Pandemic by @stuhennigan.bsky.social
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📣 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.
September 25, 2025 at 7:00 AM
📣 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.
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📢 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:
Join to see how we support teachers with CPD, streamline outreach, and build partnerships with heritage organisations.
Sign up:
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.
forms.office.com
September 22, 2025 at 7:45 AM
📢 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:
Join to see how we support teachers with CPD, streamline outreach, and build partnerships with heritage organisations.
Sign up:
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...
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...
Hadrian’s Wall Virtual Focus Day
KS2 Virtual event
www.northeastmuseums.org.uk
September 13, 2025 at 5:16 AM
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...
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...
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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
Education & Interpretation Officer at Cyfarthfa Castle Museum and a GEM Cymru Rep, Charlotte brings passion for lifelong learning and heritage engagement.
#LocalHistoryHub
September 10, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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
Education & Interpretation Officer at Cyfarthfa Castle Museum and a GEM Cymru Rep, Charlotte brings passion for lifelong learning and heritage engagement.
#LocalHistoryHub
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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
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
September 8, 2025 at 8:12 AM
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
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
Continuing my summer reading, just finished Wanderland by @jinireddy.bsky.social . Brilliant book.
August 28, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Continuing my summer reading, just finished Wanderland by @jinireddy.bsky.social . Brilliant book.
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After a summer of planning we’re stepping into an exciting year for Local History Hub. More connections, more partnerships, more community.
August 28, 2025 at 8:38 AM
After a summer of planning we’re stepping into an exciting year for Local History Hub. More connections, more partnerships, more community.
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.
Started with Is A River Alive? by @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social beautiful and timely.
August 14, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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.
Started with Is A River Alive? by @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social beautiful and timely.
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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
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
August 14, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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
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
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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
📍 localhistoryhub.org.uk
Local History Hub
localhistoryhub.org.uk
July 9, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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
📍 localhistoryhub.org.uk