LOCAL HISTORY HUB DONCASTER

Local History Hub Doncaster

The Doncaster Local History Hub brings together schools, heritage organisations and community partners to support high-quality, place-based history across Doncaster and the surrounding areas. The hub helps learners explore the people, places and stories that have shaped the borough, strengthening local pride, connection and a shared sense of place.
Through curriculum support, partnership working and local storytelling, the hub makes it easier for schools and communities to work together and ensure that Doncaster’s history is meaningful, accessible and valued by all learners.

Meg Barclay has worked in the museums and heritage industry for over 11 years, following a history degree (MA Cantab) and completing a Norfolk Museum Service Traineeship specialising in Learning and Engagement. She has undertaken a variety of learning and engagement roles across public museums, private heritage organisations, university museums, and York Archaeology. Her experience includes delivering immersive character-based school workshops for all Key Stages, and specialises in putting artefacts and stories at the heart of experiences. Her current role is Learning and Community Development Manager at Heritage Doncaster (part of City of Doncaster Council). Meg is passionate about bringing history to life for schools and young people, and providing quality learning opportunities for audiences.

The Doncaster Local History Hub works with schools, heritage organisations and community partners to strengthen local history teaching across Doncaster and the surrounding areas.
We’re keen to hear from teachers, schools and heritage organisations who would like to get involved, whether by collaborating on projects, sharing local expertise or supporting curriculum-linked local history opportunities.
The easiest way to get involved is to complete our Expression of Interest Form. It only takes a few minutes and helps us understand how you’d like to be part of the hub’s work.
👉 Complete the Expression of Interest Form to get involved.
Or contact us directly at enquiries@localhistoryhub.org.uk