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Teacher-led, grassroots, and rooted in belonging. A grassroots movement sharing ideas, stories & local history. Join us: localhistoryhub.org.uk

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Local History Hub @localhistoryhub.bsky.social · Feb 8

History is all around us. Local History Hub connects students with their heritage by empowering educators with the tools and support to bring local history to life. Through partnerships with museums and communities, we’re making history more engaging than ever.

#LocalHistory #Education

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Local History Hub @localhistoryhub.bsky.social · 1h

Follow along for updates as we explore how this collaboration can help teachers unlock the power of local heritage in the classroom.
🔗 localhistoryhub.org.uk
#LocalHistoryHub #HeritageSchools #HistoricEngland #LocalHeritage #Education

Local History Hub @localhistoryhub.bsky.social · 1h

As the partnership develops, we’ll share opportunities and updates hub by hub, helping schools across the UK bring their communities’ stories to life.

Local History Hub @localhistoryhub.bsky.social · 1h

Both initiatives share a clear goal - supporting teachers to make local history inspiring, meaningful, and rooted in pride of place.

Local History Hub @localhistoryhub.bsky.social · 1h

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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Local History Hub @localhistoryhub.bsky.social · 1d

Together, they’ll help shape how Lincolnshire’s stories are shared, taught, and celebrated across the county.
Find out more and express your interest 👉 localhistoryhub.org.uk/lincolnshire

localhistoryhub.org.uk

Local History Hub @localhistoryhub.bsky.social · 1d

We’re now building the leadership team and looking for two passionate volunteers:
👥 Community Hub Lead – with experience in heritage or culture
🏫 Schools Hub Lead – a teacher or educator who loves local history

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Local History Hub @localhistoryhub.bsky.social · 1d

From medieval markets and wartime airfields to coastal life and modern innovation, the hub will bring local history to life — helping children and communities take pride in the places they call home.

Local History Hub @localhistoryhub.bsky.social · 1d

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.

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Local History Hub @localhistoryhub.bsky.social · 5d

Interested in launching a Local History Hub in your own area? Join one of our short online info sessions for prospective Hub Leads: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/q19ccVQ2XD
#LocalHistory #Leicester #Heritage #Education #HistoryEd #TeacherLed

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Local History Hub @localhistoryhub.bsky.social · 5d

We’re delighted that Rachel Ayrton will lead community engagement — and we’re now seeking a volunteer Schools Hub Lead to work alongside her.
📍 Find out more and get involved: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/jasxfCt20X
📧 [email protected]

Local History Hub @localhistoryhub.bsky.social · 5d

Developed with Leicester City Council and Leicester Museums & Galleries, the hub will bring together schools, heritage organisations, and community groups to explore the city’s rich and diverse stories.

Local History Hub @localhistoryhub.bsky.social · 5d

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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Local History Hub @localhistoryhub.bsky.social · 7d

Reserve your place at one of our autumn sessions: forms.office.com/e/NjM6T0QBuu
Together, we can make local history part of every classroom — and every community.
#LocalHistoryHub #Education #Heritage #TeacherLed #LocalHistory #Community

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Local History Hub @localhistoryhub.bsky.social · 7d

💡 Want to be part of the Wiltshire Hub? Expression of Interest form here: forms.office.com/e/vU7ZaUL7H1
🌟 Interested in leading a Hub? Info sessions for future Hub Leads start in November — register here: forms.office.com/e/q19ccVQ2XD

Local History Hub @localhistoryhub.bsky.social · 7d

These sessions are also a key step in shaping the next wave of Local History Hubs, including a brand-new Hub launching in Wiltshire from September 2026.

Local History Hub @localhistoryhub.bsky.social · 7d

In just 30 minutes, we’ll walk through how the Hub works in practice:
✅ How we support teachers with meaningful CPD
✅ How we connect schools with museums and heritage partners
✅ How we help make local history part of every classroom and community

Local History Hub @localhistoryhub.bsky.social · 7d

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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The Heritage Alliance @heritagealliance.bsky.social · 8d

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/

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Local History Hub @localhistoryhub.bsky.social · 9d

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...

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Local History Hub @localhistoryhub.bsky.social · 13d

This month has been all about strengthening partnerships and planting the seeds for long-term impact. 🌱
Thank you to everyone helping us build a national movement rooted in local stories. 💙
#LocalHistoryHub #HeritageEducation #TeacherLed #LocalHistoryMatters #CommunityPartnerships

Local History Hub @localhistoryhub.bsky.social · 13d

We also ran our first information sessions for schools, local authorities, and heritage organisations interested in getting involved.
Want to join a future session? Sign up here 👉 forms.office.com/e/NjM6T0QBuu

Local History Hub @localhistoryhub.bsky.social · 13d

On the ground, our first hub meetings in Cardiff and Blackburn with Darwen brought schools, heritage partners, and communities together to set shared priorities and plan collaborative projects.

Local History Hub @localhistoryhub.bsky.social · 13d

We welcomed two brilliant new additions to the team:
Saira MacNicol as a Non-Executive Director
Charlotte Barry as Regional Heritage Advisor for South Wales
Their experience will help shape the next phase of our growth.

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Local History Hub @localhistoryhub.bsky.social · 13d

We joined GEM, partnered with Kimyo and A Day of Welcome, and began developing a national collaboration with English Heritage — all part of our mission to make local history accessible, inclusive, and meaningful in schools.

Local History Hub @localhistoryhub.bsky.social · 13d

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. 👇