A New Local History Hub for Stockton-on-Tees

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

This launch marks the completion of a major regional expansion within 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.

Exploring Stockton’s Industrial and Cultural Heritage

The Stockton Hub will bring together schools, museums, archives, and community groups to explore the town’s rich and diverse history — from its industrial past and shipbuilding heritage to its role in the story of the railways and the cultural life that continues to define the town today.

Led by Jenny Wilkie, Creative Learning Support Officer for Tees Valley Museums, the Stockton Hub will support teachers and pupils to connect learning with local stories, landmarks, and collections - helping children understand how their community’s history has shaped who they are today.

Get Involved

We’re now inviting teachers, schools, and heritage partners in Stockton-on-Tees to join the hub and collaborate on projects that bring local history to life.

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

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