LOCAL HISTORY HUB CHESHIRE WEST & CHESTER

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We’re excited to announce the launch of a new Local History Hub in Cheshire West & Chester, a collaborative network bringing together schools, heritage organisations, and local communities to explore the area’s unique history and shared stories.

Our Schools Leads, Jess Kelly and Dan Underhill, are working alongside Amelia Bain-McCullough, our Community Lead, to shape the Hub’s direction and develop a strong, place-based partnership with local historical organisations.

This page will soon feature updates, stories, and ways to connect—so stay tuned!

👉 Complete our expression of interest form to get involved in the hub.
Or email us directly at enquiries@localhistoryhub.org.uk.

Now Launching: Local History Hub Cheshire West & Chester

Meet the Team

  • Amelia Bain-McCullough

    COMMUNITY LEAD

    Amelia is a heritage professional with over ten years’ experience in the sector. With a BA(Hons) in Classical Civilisations, and an MA in Art Gallery and Museum Studies, she loves to explore all areas of history and her passion is to get others as excited about history as she is! Amelia is currently the Learning Officer for West Cheshire Museums. You can contact Amelia by clicking here.

  • Jess Kelly

    SCHOOLS LEAD

    Jess is a KS2 primary school teacher, she has a BA(Hons) in History and focused her studies on educational inequalities in the US. After finishing her degree, she moved onto a PGCE and has started to build her schools bespoke history curriculum, working with local schools to further the quality of local history for children in the area. Jess is particularly passionate about keeping the local hub as practical as possible, taking ideas from the staff delivering lessons and ensuring there are high quality resources available.  You can contact Jess by clicking here.

  • Dan Underhill

    SCHOOLS LEAD

    Dan is currently a Year 3 teacher and has taught in most year groups across primary school. He studied at Birmingham City University for three years to achieve his degree. Over the years, he has worked to build networks in the local area to promote history and share resources. Most recently, he created an assessment for all year groups in his school, enabling children to self-assess and see how their understanding of history develops throughout their school life. You can contact Dan by clicking here.

Initial Meeting Dates for the 2025–26 Academic Year:

  • Monday 27th January, 4:00pm – in person at Frodsham CE Primary School

These meetings will help shape a collaborative programme of activity across the year, with Local History Day on Wednesday 22nd April 2026 as a shared focal point.

Local History Day 2026
Join schools and communities across Cheshire West & Chester in celebrating the stories that matter most — those close to home. Find out more.

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