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Historic Towns Trust
@historictownstrust.bsky.social
An educational charity working to map the urban histories of 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 in partnership with local historians & communities.
We're delighted to introduce our brand new tote bag! We've partnered with the excellent folks at Teemill to create a premium quality bag made from 100% sustainable organic cotton. What better way to look stylish and promote your local heritage? Order online shop.historictownstrust.uk/product/htt-...
November 13, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Are you a U3A member or know someone who is? If so, please join us for a FREE talk about the Trust and preview of our London on the eve of the Great Fire atlas, this Friday 31/10 at 2pm.

Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-histor...
October 27, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Join our wonderful trustee, Prof. Helen Fulton, for a FREE talk about Bristol in 1480 using our historical map! 7pm on Weds 29/10 at St. Mary Redcliffe. Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-talk-...
October 27, 2025 at 2:56 PM
We had a brilliant time at Allies and Morrison Studios last night who kindly hosted a preview of our London on the eve of the Great Fire atlas. It was great to meet so many of our supporters and share more about our upcoming plans.
October 23, 2025 at 2:09 PM
We’re at the @balhnews.bsky.social Herts. Beds. and Bucks. conference today. Do come and say hello!
October 11, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Drop into the beautiful St. Lawrence Jewry this Saturday or Sunday (at 14:15) for a free Open House London talk from Prof. Vanessa Harding, about our upcoming atlas of London on the eve of the Great Fire. programme.openhouse.org.uk/listings/3866
September 14, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Join us this Saturday at the South Square Centre — 1pm for our free Heritage Open Day talk on mapping Bradford's history!
September 14, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Our marvellous Chair, Vanessa Harding, is on Channel 5's 'The Great Fire with Rob Rinder and Ruth Goodman' at 9pm this Thursday.

We're currently working hard on our atlas, 'London on the Eve of the Great Fire' and would really appreciate your support! shop.historictownstrust.uk/product/donate
July 14, 2025 at 4:33 PM
We're delighted to announce the publication of our historical map of Bradford — UK City of Culture 2025. This multi-layered map shows the development of an industrial city which was constantly rebuilding. Grab a copy of the map from our online shop: shop.historictownstrust.uk/product/hist...
July 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Come to @bradfordlitfest.bsky.social on 1 July for a fascinating talk on the creation of our Historical Map of Bradford. We'll share incredible stories discovered during our research, blending history, technology and cartography. Grab your tickets now! bradfordlitfest.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
June 23, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Please join us @bradfordlitfest.bsky.social next Monday evening (30 June) for the official launch of our Historical Map of Bradford. Talks from: archaeologist Ian Roberts, cartographer Giles Darkes and author Jerry Brotton. Get your tickets now! bradfordlitfest.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
June 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
📢 In association with the University of Chester, we're delighted to announce the publication of our historical map of Chester which charts the city's development from Roman fortress to mercantile centre and cathedral city. Get your copy now! shop.historictownstrust.uk/product/hist...
May 23, 2025 at 9:47 AM
📢 We're delighted to announce the publication of our multi-layered historical map of Ipswich, which charts the development of England's (possibly) oldest settlement going all the way back to the 8th century. Get your copy now from the Trust Shop! shop.historictownstrust.uk/product/hist...
April 24, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Join us on Tuesday evening to explore the unique topography of one of the UK's smallest cities, Ripon. In another fascinating talk for @balhnews.bsky.social, Mick Stanley will delve into Ripon's fascinating past. Get your ticket here: www.balh.org.uk/https-www-ba...
March 23, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Discover your North East roots! Join our Chair, Professor Vanessa Harding, and other experts from Northumberland and Durham for this FREE Society of Genealogists TALK on Monday 17 February at 14:00. Book here: tinyurl.com/5drbkx5f
February 15, 2025 at 12:17 AM