LOCAL HISTORY HUB FOR LOCAL EDUCATION AUTHORITIES
Local History Hub is a teacher-led, grassroots initiative, rooted in belonging. We are building a national network of school-led hubs that connect educators, heritage partners, and communities to explore and celebrate the history of place. to explore and celebrate the history of the places they live.
As a start-up in its pilot phase, we’re already working across five local authority areas — Blackburn with Darwen, Cardiff, Cheshire West & Chester, Derby, and Liverpool — and we’re committed to developing strong, flexible partnerships with councils across the UK.
We believe local authorities have a vital role to play in supporting place-based education, building civic pride, and helping schools connect with the rich heritage on their doorstep.
Why Work With Us
Local History Hub offers a practical, scalable model for bringing local history into classrooms and communities. The greatest value of our model lies in the regular collaboration and CPD that emerge from teacher-led working parties. A key benefit of this collaboration is connecting teachers, who may not have specialist heritage knowledge, with local heritage professionals, and enabling heritage professionals to engage directly with schools and the curriculum. This two-way exchange builds confidence, widens expertise, and strengthens relationships between education and heritage.
By working with us, local authorities can:
Support cultural capital and curriculum enrichment in primary education
Strengthen connections between schools and local museums, archives, and historical sites
Promote civic identity and community cohesion through shared history
Contribute to broader outcomes in education, heritage, and community engagement
Our Hubs are run by teachers who understand the needs of their pupils and communities. We work in partnership, not as a top-down provider, but as a network that responds to local context, priorities, and opportunities.
For more information about how the partnership works, what we offer, and how to get involved, download our Local Authority Welcome Pack below:
Download the Welcome Pack (PDF)
This pack includes a detailed overview of our approach, partnership structure, and the simple steps to setting up a Hub in your area.
Free To Join
There is no cost for local authorities, MATs or heritage organisations to join Local History Hub. We are a teacher-led, grassroots start-up committed to making local history accessible for all schools.
A Collaborative Approach
We welcome interest from:
Local education teams supporting curriculum innovation and school improvement
Heritage and culture departments aiming to widen engagement
Community teams focused on outreach, participation, and local pride
We recognise the constraints that local authorities are under in terms of time and capacity. There is no expectation that you dedicate a staff member to a Hub, though of course, this is always welcome if possible.
Whether you're ready to co-develop a new Hub, share existing opportunities with schools, or simply explore how our model could work in your area, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact us: enquiries@localhistoryhub.org.uk
Together, we can build a stronger connection between schools, communities, and the history that shapes them.
Upcoming Events
Local History Hub Info Sessions – Autumn 2025
This autumn we are hosting a series of short online information sessions for Local Authorities, Multi-Academy Trusts, and heritage organisations. Come along to find out more about how Local History Hub works and how your organisation can get involved.
Sign up here
Local History Day
Each year, Local History Hub coordinates Local History Day, a national celebration of place-based learning.
Local History Day 2026: Wednesday 22nd April
Local History Day 2027: Wednesday 21st April
For new Hubs launching with us, the focus will be on Local History Day 2027, giving schools, heritage partners, and local authorities time to collaborate and plan meaningful, joined-up activity.
Get Involved
Joining Local History Hub is free and straightforward.
Step 1: Share a short message with your schools - we’ll provide the wording
Step 2: Help identify a Schools Hub Lead
Step 3: Connect them with us, and we’ll take it from there.
Local History Hub will provide ongoing support, resources, and training, while teachers and heritage professionals lead the work locally.
Download the Local Authority Welcome Pack (PDF)
Contact enquiries@localhistoryhub.org.uk to get in touch.
Together, we can connect schools, communities, and heritage in your area.