Historical Association
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The Historical Association is the voice for history. For over 100 yrs we have brought, teachers, students, academics and enthusiasts together to explore the past and inspire future historians. We provide digital and in-person resources. www.history.org.uk
From ancient rituals to modern medicine, historian Lucy Inglis explores how childbirth has shaped societies across time - hidden, celebrated, & endlessly redefined.
Join our Virtual Branch event, 24 Nov 19.30
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Join our Virtual Branch event, 24 Nov 19.30
@lucyinglis.bsky.social
@bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 10:01 AM
From ancient rituals to modern medicine, historian Lucy Inglis explores how childbirth has shaped societies across time - hidden, celebrated, & endlessly redefined.
Join our Virtual Branch event, 24 Nov 19.30
@lucyinglis.bsky.social
@bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social
Join our Virtual Branch event, 24 Nov 19.30
@lucyinglis.bsky.social
@bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social
Thinking about taking the next step in your professional development.
The Chartered Teacher of History (CTHist) pathway recognises deep subject knowledge, reflective practice and a sustained commitment to high-quality history education.
Learn more - www.history.org.uk/secondary/mo...
#CTHist
The Chartered Teacher of History (CTHist) pathway recognises deep subject knowledge, reflective practice and a sustained commitment to high-quality history education.
Learn more - www.history.org.uk/secondary/mo...
#CTHist
November 6, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Thinking about taking the next step in your professional development.
The Chartered Teacher of History (CTHist) pathway recognises deep subject knowledge, reflective practice and a sustained commitment to high-quality history education.
Learn more - www.history.org.uk/secondary/mo...
#CTHist
The Chartered Teacher of History (CTHist) pathway recognises deep subject knowledge, reflective practice and a sustained commitment to high-quality history education.
Learn more - www.history.org.uk/secondary/mo...
#CTHist
Exploring monarchy and empire. Our Caribbean Teacher Fellowship launched this term with leading academics; find out more about this fully-funded programme and how it supports teachers. shorturl.at/OQXwH
October 30, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Exploring monarchy and empire. Our Caribbean Teacher Fellowship launched this term with leading academics; find out more about this fully-funded programme and how it supports teachers. shorturl.at/OQXwH
ECTs — what’s one thing you wish you’d known before your first term in the history classroom? Join our free webinar on 3 Nov for tips, support & inspiration!
October 27, 2025 at 10:02 AM
ECTs — what’s one thing you wish you’d known before your first term in the history classroom? Join our free webinar on 3 Nov for tips, support & inspiration!
Out now: our 200th issue of Teaching History. Packed with fresh ideas and case studies — just one of many benefits of HA membership.
October 23, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Out now: our 200th issue of Teaching History. Packed with fresh ideas and case studies — just one of many benefits of HA membership.
SHORT COURSE
From fear to folklore, explore the history of witchcraft in our on-demand short course, free for members.
From fear to folklore, explore the history of witchcraft in our on-demand short course, free for members.
October 16, 2025 at 9:01 AM
SHORT COURSE
From fear to folklore, explore the history of witchcraft in our on-demand short course, free for members.
From fear to folklore, explore the history of witchcraft in our on-demand short course, free for members.
Step up to the podium and make history — join the #GreatDebate25 and show what makes your argument stand out!
#RayburnTours
#RayburnTours
October 13, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Step up to the podium and make history — join the #GreatDebate25 and show what makes your argument stand out!
#RayburnTours
#RayburnTours
What makes a compelling historical argument? We’re asking as Great Debate heats begin – share your view.
#HistoricalAssociation #RayburnTours #TheGreatDebate
#HistoricalAssociation #RayburnTours #TheGreatDebate
October 9, 2025 at 9:01 AM
What makes a compelling historical argument? We’re asking as Great Debate heats begin – share your view.
#HistoricalAssociation #RayburnTours #TheGreatDebate
#HistoricalAssociation #RayburnTours #TheGreatDebate
Debates around politics and economics are never far from the headlines in France today — but what about in 1789? What do your students think truly sparked the French Revolution: politics, economics, or both? Sign up as a member to access this course for free.
October 6, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Debates around politics and economics are never far from the headlines in France today — but what about in 1789? What do your students think truly sparked the French Revolution: politics, economics, or both? Sign up as a member to access this course for free.
MEMBERSHIP MATTERS
What makes a historian? Not a PhD, but curiosity, questions and a place to explore them.
HA membership is for everyone — what first drew you to history?
#MembershipMatters #HistoryForEveryone #HACommunity
What makes a historian? Not a PhD, but curiosity, questions and a place to explore them.
HA membership is for everyone — what first drew you to history?
#MembershipMatters #HistoryForEveryone #HACommunity
October 2, 2025 at 9:02 AM
MEMBERSHIP MATTERS
What makes a historian? Not a PhD, but curiosity, questions and a place to explore them.
HA membership is for everyone — what first drew you to history?
#MembershipMatters #HistoryForEveryone #HACommunity
What makes a historian? Not a PhD, but curiosity, questions and a place to explore them.
HA membership is for everyone — what first drew you to history?
#MembershipMatters #HistoryForEveryone #HACommunity
Whose history are we telling this #BlackHistoryMonth?
From migration & empire to resistance & creativity — our primary CPD helps you plan inclusive lessons with stories often left untold.
Explore: history.org.uk/primary/categories/cpd
From migration & empire to resistance & creativity — our primary CPD helps you plan inclusive lessons with stories often left untold.
Explore: history.org.uk/primary/categories/cpd
September 29, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Whose history are we telling this #BlackHistoryMonth?
From migration & empire to resistance & creativity — our primary CPD helps you plan inclusive lessons with stories often left untold.
Explore: history.org.uk/primary/categories/cpd
From migration & empire to resistance & creativity — our primary CPD helps you plan inclusive lessons with stories often left untold.
Explore: history.org.uk/primary/categories/cpd
What do you wish your history department talked about more?
One Big History Department is like a national staffroom – blogs, resources & reflections from teachers across the UK.
Because no one should feel they’re teaching history alone.
Explore via HA membership.
#OneBigHistoryDepartment#History
One Big History Department is like a national staffroom – blogs, resources & reflections from teachers across the UK.
Because no one should feel they’re teaching history alone.
Explore via HA membership.
#OneBigHistoryDepartment#History
September 18, 2025 at 9:02 AM
What do you wish your history department talked about more?
One Big History Department is like a national staffroom – blogs, resources & reflections from teachers across the UK.
Because no one should feel they’re teaching history alone.
Explore via HA membership.
#OneBigHistoryDepartment#History
One Big History Department is like a national staffroom – blogs, resources & reflections from teachers across the UK.
Because no one should feel they’re teaching history alone.
Explore via HA membership.
#OneBigHistoryDepartment#History
Starting your teacher training? Welcome!
The HA is more than a resource – we’re your professional home. From your first lesson to leadership, we’re here with:
Classroom resources
CPD & webinars
A supportive community
Join as a trainee teacher member today.
#HATrainees #HistoryTeachers #HAcommunity
The HA is more than a resource – we’re your professional home. From your first lesson to leadership, we’re here with:
Classroom resources
CPD & webinars
A supportive community
Join as a trainee teacher member today.
#HATrainees #HistoryTeachers #HAcommunity
September 15, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Starting your teacher training? Welcome!
The HA is more than a resource – we’re your professional home. From your first lesson to leadership, we’re here with:
Classroom resources
CPD & webinars
A supportive community
Join as a trainee teacher member today.
#HATrainees #HistoryTeachers #HAcommunity
The HA is more than a resource – we’re your professional home. From your first lesson to leadership, we’re here with:
Classroom resources
CPD & webinars
A supportive community
Join as a trainee teacher member today.
#HATrainees #HistoryTeachers #HAcommunity
Excited to be at Hever History Festival next wekend at Hever Castle
Come & say hi to Clara at the HA stand + explore what membership has to offer.
Come & say hi to Clara at the HA stand + explore what membership has to offer.
September 12, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Excited to be at Hever History Festival next wekend at Hever Castle
Come & say hi to Clara at the HA stand + explore what membership has to offer.
Come & say hi to Clara at the HA stand + explore what membership has to offer.
What happens when students find their historical voice?
HA competitions help pupils:
Go beyond the textbook
Think critically & speak with confidence
Explore history far beyond exams
Teachers – how have competitions inspired your students?
#HAGreatDebate #HistoryCompetitions #StudentVoice
HA competitions help pupils:
Go beyond the textbook
Think critically & speak with confidence
Explore history far beyond exams
Teachers – how have competitions inspired your students?
#HAGreatDebate #HistoryCompetitions #StudentVoice
September 11, 2025 at 9:01 AM
What happens when students find their historical voice?
HA competitions help pupils:
Go beyond the textbook
Think critically & speak with confidence
Explore history far beyond exams
Teachers – how have competitions inspired your students?
#HAGreatDebate #HistoryCompetitions #StudentVoice
HA competitions help pupils:
Go beyond the textbook
Think critically & speak with confidence
Explore history far beyond exams
Teachers – how have competitions inspired your students?
#HAGreatDebate #HistoryCompetitions #StudentVoice
Survive and Thrive Webinar!
Free event for history ITEs – hear advice, tips, and answers from educators to help you make the most of your training years.
Free event for history ITEs – hear advice, tips, and answers from educators to help you make the most of your training years.
September 8, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Survive and Thrive Webinar!
Free event for history ITEs – hear advice, tips, and answers from educators to help you make the most of your training years.
Free event for history ITEs – hear advice, tips, and answers from educators to help you make the most of your training years.
MEMBERSHIP MATTERS
Teaching A Level history?
Which article, podcast or resource has made a topic click for your students?
Drop your go‑to favourites and explore more ideas in our HA podcasts & resources.
www.history.org.uk/podcasts
#MembershipMatters #HistoryTeachers #AlevelHistory #TeachHistory
Teaching A Level history?
Which article, podcast or resource has made a topic click for your students?
Drop your go‑to favourites and explore more ideas in our HA podcasts & resources.
www.history.org.uk/podcasts
#MembershipMatters #HistoryTeachers #AlevelHistory #TeachHistory
September 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
MEMBERSHIP MATTERS
Teaching A Level history?
Which article, podcast or resource has made a topic click for your students?
Drop your go‑to favourites and explore more ideas in our HA podcasts & resources.
www.history.org.uk/podcasts
#MembershipMatters #HistoryTeachers #AlevelHistory #TeachHistory
Teaching A Level history?
Which article, podcast or resource has made a topic click for your students?
Drop your go‑to favourites and explore more ideas in our HA podcasts & resources.
www.history.org.uk/podcasts
#MembershipMatters #HistoryTeachers #AlevelHistory #TeachHistory
The 1789 French Revolution – more than a moment in France.
Explore ideas, conflicts & global impact in our HA short course (Oct–Dec 2025).
What sparked it?
Did it succeed?
Why does it still matter?
Register your interest now!
shorturl.at/jBcae
#FrenchRevolution #HAshortcourse
Explore ideas, conflicts & global impact in our HA short course (Oct–Dec 2025).
What sparked it?
Did it succeed?
Why does it still matter?
Register your interest now!
shorturl.at/jBcae
#FrenchRevolution #HAshortcourse
September 1, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The 1789 French Revolution – more than a moment in France.
Explore ideas, conflicts & global impact in our HA short course (Oct–Dec 2025).
What sparked it?
Did it succeed?
Why does it still matter?
Register your interest now!
shorturl.at/jBcae
#FrenchRevolution #HAshortcourse
Explore ideas, conflicts & global impact in our HA short course (Oct–Dec 2025).
What sparked it?
Did it succeed?
Why does it still matter?
Register your interest now!
shorturl.at/jBcae
#FrenchRevolution #HAshortcourse
Inclusive history isn’t about simplifying — it’s about making learning reachable for all.
What’s one thing you do to help every learner feel part of the story?
Explore SEND CPD & support the Helen Snelson GRT Fellowship.
#HACommunity #InclusiveHistory #SENDinHistory #GRTFellowship
What’s one thing you do to help every learner feel part of the story?
Explore SEND CPD & support the Helen Snelson GRT Fellowship.
#HACommunity #InclusiveHistory #SENDinHistory #GRTFellowship
August 25, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Inclusive history isn’t about simplifying — it’s about making learning reachable for all.
What’s one thing you do to help every learner feel part of the story?
Explore SEND CPD & support the Helen Snelson GRT Fellowship.
#HACommunity #InclusiveHistory #SENDinHistory #GRTFellowship
What’s one thing you do to help every learner feel part of the story?
Explore SEND CPD & support the Helen Snelson GRT Fellowship.
#HACommunity #InclusiveHistory #SENDinHistory #GRTFellowship
Congrats to all students receiving their GCSE History results today! You've tackled timelines and historical arguments — no small feat. A huge thank you to the teachers for their support. 📚 Looking ahead? Our Secondary CPD calendar offers sessions to help you plan confidently this term.
August 21, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Congrats to all students receiving their GCSE History results today! You've tackled timelines and historical arguments — no small feat. A huge thank you to the teachers for their support. 📚 Looking ahead? Our Secondary CPD calendar offers sessions to help you plan confidently this term.
How do we teach contested histories without flattening the complexity?
Our Russian film series explores the power struggles, personalities and ideologies that shaped the 20th century — from Lenin to Gorbachev.
Perfect for helping students tackle big questions and think critically about the past.
Our Russian film series explores the power struggles, personalities and ideologies that shaped the 20th century — from Lenin to Gorbachev.
Perfect for helping students tackle big questions and think critically about the past.
August 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM
How do we teach contested histories without flattening the complexity?
Our Russian film series explores the power struggles, personalities and ideologies that shaped the 20th century — from Lenin to Gorbachev.
Perfect for helping students tackle big questions and think critically about the past.
Our Russian film series explores the power struggles, personalities and ideologies that shaped the 20th century — from Lenin to Gorbachev.
Perfect for helping students tackle big questions and think critically about the past.
🎓 Congratulations to all students receiving A Level History results today! You've tackled big ideas and thought like historians.
A huge thank you to the teachers who made it possible.
📅 Planning ahead? Our CPD calendar is full of rich, relevant support for history educators.
#HistoryAlevel
A huge thank you to the teachers who made it possible.
📅 Planning ahead? Our CPD calendar is full of rich, relevant support for history educators.
#HistoryAlevel
August 14, 2025 at 9:02 AM
🎓 Congratulations to all students receiving A Level History results today! You've tackled big ideas and thought like historians.
A huge thank you to the teachers who made it possible.
📅 Planning ahead? Our CPD calendar is full of rich, relevant support for history educators.
#HistoryAlevel
A huge thank you to the teachers who made it possible.
📅 Planning ahead? Our CPD calendar is full of rich, relevant support for history educators.
#HistoryAlevel
🧭 How should CPD respect your professional judgement? Is it about flexibility, relevance, or space to reflect? We'd love to hear what meaningful CPD means to you. 💬 Share your thoughts below 👇 Check out our CPD calendar: history.org.uk/events/categ... #HAcpd #HistoryTeachers #ProfessionalDevelopment
August 11, 2025 at 9:01 AM
🧭 How should CPD respect your professional judgement? Is it about flexibility, relevance, or space to reflect? We'd love to hear what meaningful CPD means to you. 💬 Share your thoughts below 👇 Check out our CPD calendar: history.org.uk/events/categ... #HAcpd #HistoryTeachers #ProfessionalDevelopment
📢 SEND provision is under review (again). But what does that mean for history classrooms?
We’re working with experts to create practical, inclusive CPD.
💬 What’s working in your school?
🧭 Browse SEND & inclusion sessions at:
history.org.uk/events/categories/cpd
#HistoryTeachers #SENDinHistory
We’re working with experts to create practical, inclusive CPD.
💬 What’s working in your school?
🧭 Browse SEND & inclusion sessions at:
history.org.uk/events/categories/cpd
#HistoryTeachers #SENDinHistory
August 4, 2025 at 9:01 AM
📢 SEND provision is under review (again). But what does that mean for history classrooms?
We’re working with experts to create practical, inclusive CPD.
💬 What’s working in your school?
🧭 Browse SEND & inclusion sessions at:
history.org.uk/events/categories/cpd
#HistoryTeachers #SENDinHistory
We’re working with experts to create practical, inclusive CPD.
💬 What’s working in your school?
🧭 Browse SEND & inclusion sessions at:
history.org.uk/events/categories/cpd
#HistoryTeachers #SENDinHistory