LOCAL HISTORY HUB LEICESTER

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Teacher-led tools. Big stories. Local pride.

Local History Hub Leicester brings together schools, heritage organisations, and community partners to explore and share the stories that shape the city and its people. Supported by Leicester City Council, the hub is locally led and designed to strengthen curriculum learning, build lasting partnerships, and celebrate a shared sense of place and identity.

From classroom projects to community collaborations, the hub helps schools connect with Leicester’s diverse past and bring local history to life for children and young people.

We’re now building the team that will lead this important work in Leicester. Rachel Ayrton from Leicester Museums & Galleries is taking on the role of Community Hub Lead, bringing expertise in heritage engagement and partnership building.

We are now seeking a Schools Hub Lead to work alongside Rachel — someone passionate about history education who can help coordinate school involvement and shape how local stories are taught across the city.

Whether you’re interested in this role or would like to support the hub as a partner, school, or collaborator, we’d love to hear from you.

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

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  • Rachel Ayrton

    COMMUNITY LEAD

    Rachel is the Learning & Interpretation Manager at Leicester Museums & Galleries, where she leads an award-winning learning programme welcoming over 11,000 school children each year. With 20 years of experience in heritage learning - including the past 11 spent in the heart of Leicester - she is passionate about making museums engaging, inclusive spaces for young people and families.

    Before joining Leicester Museums, Rachel established the learning programme at the King Richard III Visitor Centre, working with schools and community partners to bring the remarkable story of Richard III to life as a local history topic.

    Alongside her role, Rachel represents GEM in the East Midlands, serves as a Co-opted School Governor, and chairs the PTA at her son’s school. You can contact Rachel by clicking here.