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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 · 1d

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 · 1d

💡 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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 2d

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 · 3d

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 · 7d

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 · 7d

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 · 7d

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 · 7d

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 · 7d

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 · 7d

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. 👇

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

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

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

We’re now getting ready for the next round of meet-ups — a chance to co-design projects, share ideas, and build towards Local History Day 2026 (22 April):
📍 Liverpool – Tue 14 Oct, 3:30–5:00pm
📍 Blackburn with Darwen – Thu 16 Oct (Online)
📍 Derby – Thu 6 Nov, 4:00pm (Online)

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

📚✨ Thanks to everyone who joined our recent Local History Hub meetings in Cardiff and Cheshire West & Chester! It’s been brilliant to see so many teachers, heritage partners, and community groups coming together to champion local stories in schools. 💡🏫

Local History Hub @localhistoryhub.bsky.social · 10d

📢 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

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

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

Local History Hub @localhistoryhub.bsky.social · 14d

These are open, collaborative meetings for teachers, heritage partners and communities to co-create the Local History Hub programme.
👉 To join, message us or email: [email protected]
#LocalHistoryHub #TeacherLed #HeritageEducation

Local History Hub @localhistoryhub.bsky.social · 14d

💻 Blackburn with Darwen – Thu 16 Oct
Online via Teams
💻 Derby – Thu 6 Nov, 4:00pm
Online

Local History Hub @localhistoryhub.bsky.social · 14d

Here’s where you can get involved:
📍 Cardiff – Thu 25 Sept, 1:30pm
Bryn Celyn Primary School
📍 Liverpool – Tue 14 Oct, 3:30–5:00pm
Monksdown Primary School

Local History Hub @localhistoryhub.bsky.social · 14d

📣 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.

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Local History Hub @localhistoryhub.bsky.social · 16d

📢 Local History Hub Derby – First Meeting
📅 Online | Thu 6 Nov 2025 | 4pm

Teachers, heritage groups & communities coming together to celebrate Derby’s past and plan for Local History Day 2026.

👉 [email protected] | Visit the Derby Hub page

#LocalHistoryHub #Derby #Heritage

Local History Hub @localhistoryhub.bsky.social · 17d

📢 This autumn, Local History Hub is running free online info sessions for schools, trusts, local authorities and heritage partners.

Join to see how we support teachers with CPD, streamline outreach, and build partnerships with heritage organisations.

Sign up:

Fill | Local History Hub Info Sessions (Autumn 2025)

These short information sessions are designed for LEAs, MATs and heritage organisations interested in learning more about Local History Hub and how to get involved.

forms.office.com

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Local History Hub @localhistoryhub.bsky.social · 22d