We’re delighted to launch Local History Hub Newark, bringing schools, heritage organisations and communities together to explore the people, places and stories that have shaped the area. The hub is led by Denise Greany of Newark and Sherwood District Council.

June & July were an important couple of months for Local History Hub. We announced six new hubs: Mid Hampshire Register interest: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/epttuwx5vn Grantham & South West Lincolnshire Register interest: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/e2eeub4YCt

As another academic year comes to a close, we just wanted to say thank you. To every teacher who has squeezed local history into an already packed curriculum, thank you.

We're delighted to launch Local History Hub Hounslow – our first Local History Hub in London. Led by Community Hub Lead Kate Kulka, the hub will bring together schools, heritage organisations and community partners to strengthen local history education across the borough. #Hounslow #London

Some exciting news! Our founder, @matthewharperduffy.bsky.social, has been awarded funding through @shinetrust.org.uk's Let Teachers SHINE programme to help grow Local History Hub.

We're delighted to launch Local History Hub Stroud, the latest addition to our growing teacher-led network. Supported by Tony Chalk (Stroud District Council), the hub will connect schools, heritage organisations, and community partners through place-based history.

We're delighted to launch Local History Hub Wirral, the latest addition to our growing, teacher-led network. Led by Lindsey Marshall, the hub will connect schools, heritage organisations, and community partners to help children explore the people, places, and stories that have shaped the Wirral.

We're delighted to announce the launch of Local History Hub Sheffield. Led by Community Hub Lead Laura Travis of Create Sheffield, the hub will bring together schools, heritage organisations and local communities to strengthen local history education across the city. #LocalHistory #Sheffield

Local History Day 2027 is on Wednesday 21st April. This year, schools across the UK used local stories to help pupils develop a stronger sense of belonging. We'd love to have even more schools involved next year. Find out more: www.localhistoryhub.org.uk/local-histor... #LocalHistoryDay

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Join Local History Day 2026 to connect communities, inspire students, and celebrate stories close to home through educational events and heritage partnerships across the UK.

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We're delighted to announce the launch of Local History Hub Grantham & South West Lincolnshire. Led by Schools Hub Lead Claire Mainwaring, the hub will bring together schools, heritage organisations and local communities around local history.

A big thank you to everyone who took part in #LocalHistoryDay 2026.

May was one of the busiest months yet for Local History Hub. This month we launched four new hubs: Essex, Rotherham, Surrey, and West Northumberland.

We've launched Local History Hub Mid Hampshire. We're looking for schools, heritage organisations and community partners to help shape the hub, and a volunteer Schools Hub Lead. Get involved: forms.office.com/e/epttuwx5vn Teacher-led, grassroots, and rooted in belonging. #LocalHistory #Hampshire

One of the most encouraging things about Local History Hub has been hearing from teachers, museums, archives, heritage organisations and local authorities who share a belief in the value of local history.

Local History Hub continues to grow across England & Wales, connecting schools with local heritage through teacher-led, grassroots collaboration. As we look ahead to #LocalHistoryDay 2027, we’re excited to keep building practical local partnerships. #LocalHistoryHub

Good luck to all teachers navigating exam season! This point in the school year can feel relentless. We hope the next few weeks go smoothly and that, when it’s all over, you get the chance to properly rest and prioritise some self-care too. #Education #Teachers #LocalHistory

We’re excited to announce the launch of Local History Hub West Northumberland. Teacher-led, grassroots, and rooted in belonging. If you’re based in West Northumberland please complete the expression of interest form to get involved: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/DFEbC8whyP #LocalHistory #Northumberland

Launching Local History Hub Surrey - part of our growing teacher-led network connecting schools, museums, and heritage organisations. The hub will support children in exploring the stories that shape Surrey. Get involved: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/6j2vcNM5As #LocalHistoryHub #Surrey

April was an important month for Local History Hub, centred around the first nationwide celebration of Local History Day on 22nd April.

Welcoming Local History Hub Rotherham to our growing teacher-led network. Led by Ian Blakesley, the hub connects schools and heritage organisations to explore local history and strengthen place and belonging. Get involved via our Expression of Interest form (link in bio). #LocalHistoryHub #Rotherham

Launching Local History Hub Essex - our first hub in the East of England. Led by Julie Pugh (English Heritage), the hub connects schools and heritage partners to explore local history and strengthen place and belonging. Get involved (link in bio). #LocalHistoryHub #Essex

We’re looking to strengthen safeguarding at board level as Local History Hub continues to grow. We’re inviting expressions of interest for a Director of Safeguarding (voluntary) to join our Operational Board.

Across England and Wales, Local History Hub is growing. Following a brilliant Local History Day 2026, our focus now turns to building towards 2027 and continuing to share great practice across our hubs. Teacher-led. Grassroots. Rooted in belonging.

We’ve really enjoyed seeing Local History Day activity shared from across the country.

A thank you to everyone who took part in Local History Day 2026. Great to see schools and partners across the UK exploring local stories in ways that reflect their communities. We’ll be sharing examples over the coming weeks. #LocalHistoryDay #TeacherLed

As Local History Day 2026 comes to a close, it’s been great to see how schools across the UK have engaged with local history today. If you’ve taken part today or are continuing in the coming weeks, we’d love to see it. Use #LocalHistoryDay and tag us so we can share. #LocalHistory #TeacherLed

Local History Day 2026 is underway. Schools across the UK are exploring local people, places and stories through lessons, assemblies and links with heritage sites. Taking part today? Share using #LocalHistoryDay and tag us so we can highlight as many as possible.

History of Kenley Airfield, free talk, East Surrey Museum, Apr 22 insidecroydon.com/2026/04/19/h... #Croydon #Kenley #Caterham #History @localhistoryhub.bsky.social

History of Kenley Airfield, free talk, East Surrey Museum, Apr 22

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We are proud to support @localhistoryhub.bsky.social's #LocalHistoryDay Our Learning Manager Tia Shah explores why teaching local history is a great way of engaging young people on migration – and highlighting some digital resources to get you started: www.migrationmuseum.org/why-teaching...

Why teaching about local history matters

The Migration Museum is proud to support the Local History Hub’s first ‘Local History Day’ for schools. A day for young people to explore the people, places, stories and objects connected to their loc...

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We at The Sand House Charity are pleased to have signed up to @localhistoryhub.bsky.social recently and to acknowledge that today is #LocalHistoryDay We wish everyone a successful and enjoyable day and look forward to helping to spread the Sand House story to schools. www.thesandhouse.org.uk