A New Local History Hub for Darlington

We’re delighted to announce the launch of a brand-new Local History Hub for Darlington, one of five new hubs being established across the Tees Valley in partnership with Tees Valley Museums.

This exciting development marks a major expansion of our growing UK-wide network - a teacher-led, grassroots movement connecting classrooms with the people, places, and events that make local history meaningful. Each hub is built collaboratively by schools, heritage partners, and community organisations, with the aim of enriching the curriculum, strengthening community identity, and celebrating a shared sense of place.

Discovering Darlington’s Stories

The Darlington Hub will bring together schools, museums, archives, and local history groups to explore the town’s rich and varied heritage — from its pioneering role in the railway age to its proud traditions of industry, craftsmanship, and community spirit.

Led by Jenny Wilkie, Creative Learning Support Officer for Tees Valley Museums, the hub will help children and teachers across Darlington connect their curriculum to local stories and sites, encouraging learning beyond the classroom and a deeper sense of local pride.

Get Involved

We’re now inviting teachers, schools, and heritage partners in Darlington to join the hub and help shape collaborative projects that bring local history to life.

👉 Complete the Darlington Hub Expression of Interest form
📧 Or contact us at enquiries@localhistoryhub.org.uk

Together, we’re helping children and communities across Darlington connect with the stories that shape where they live.