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Local History Hub
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Teacher-led, grassroots, and rooted in belonging.
A grassroots movement sharing ideas, stories & local history.
Join us: localhistoryhub.org.uk
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 👇
November 10, 2025 at 8:07 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
November 10, 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
November 6, 2025 at 8:01 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
November 5, 2025 at 4:44 PM
A new Local History Hub has launched in Darlington — one of five new hubs across the Tees Valley in partnership with Tees Valley Museums.
Connecting schools, heritage partners and communities to explore local stories and identity.
👉 localhistoryhub.org.uk
November 4, 2025 at 8:02 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
November 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Join Local History Hub
Local History Hub connects schools, heritage organisations and communities to explore identity, belonging and the stories that shape where we live.
We’re growing a UK-wide network of teacher-led hubs — some already active, others in development.
🔗 localhistoryhub.org.uk
October 29, 2025 at 8:30 PM
This autumn, Local History Hub is hosting free online info sessions for teachers, trusts, councils and heritage partners.

Find out how we’re connecting schools and heritage organisations to make local history part of every classroom.

Reserve your place: forms.office.com/e/NjM6T0QBuu
October 27, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Get involved. Join your Local Hub.
Local History Hub connects teachers, heritage partners and communities to bring place-based learning to life.
October 23, 2025 at 7:03 PM
This autumn, Local History Hub is inviting schools, trusts, local authorities and heritage partners to join our free online information sessions.
October 21, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Coming to Nottingham! 🎉
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
We’re delighted to announce that Michael Maddison has joined the Local History Hub Strategic Board as a Non-Executive Director 🎉
#LocalHistoryHub #HistoryEducation
October 16, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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
Exciting news — a new Local History Hub is coming to Lincolnshire!
Supported by Heritage Lincolnshire and Lincolnshire County Council, this hub will connect schools, heritage organisations, and communities to explore and celebrate the stories that make Lincolnshire unique.
October 14, 2025 at 8:53 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. 🎉
October 10, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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
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...
October 6, 2025 at 8:12 AM
September Round-Up: Building Roots & Partnerships
It’s been a busy month for Local History Hub — full of new collaborations, fresh faces, and exciting first steps across the UK. 👇
October 2, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Each meeting brings together schools, museums, archives, and communities — all working to put place-based learning and local heritage at the heart of primary education. 🗺️✨
Want to join us? Get in touch — we’d love to welcome you to the conversation.
#LocalHistoryHub #LocalHistory #Education
October 1, 2025 at 8:23 AM
📢 Local History Hub is running free 30-minute online info sessions this autumn for schools, trusts, local authorities and heritage partners.
Join to see how we support teachers with CPD, streamline outreach, and build partnerships.
📅 Sign up: forms.office.com/e/NjM6T0QBuu
#LocalHistoryHub
September 29, 2025 at 7:00 AM
We’re looking forward to bringing our Hub Leads together this evening for our first Drop-In Session 💬

It’s a chance to share successes, get support, explore new ideas, and celebrate the brilliant projects connecting children with the stories of where they live. 🌍📚
Learn more: localhistoryhub.org.uk
September 26, 2025 at 8:28 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.
September 25, 2025 at 7:00 AM
September 17, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Our first Local History Hub Cardiff meeting is coming up 📣
September 16, 2025 at 8:53 AM
We’re expanding this autumn!
Three new Local History Hubs are launching across the UK - in Cardiff, Blackburn with Darwen, and Cheshire West & Chester.
September 12, 2025 at 8:28 AM