We’re delighted to welcome Anna Hartley as Regional Heritage Advisor for the East Midlands. As Learning Manager at Heritage Lincolnshire and a former secondary history teacher, Anna brings extensive experience in heritage education, curriculum development and regional project work. She is committed to helping young people access and engage with the local stories and places that shape their communities.

We’re delighted to welcome Alys Rouncefield as Regional Heritage Advisor for North West England. Alys is an Outreach and Engagement Officer at Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery and Community Lead for our Blackburn with Darwen hub. She brings a passion for place-based learning, strong partnerships with schools and communities, and a deep commitment to helping people connect with the stories that make them proud of where they live.

We’re delighted to announce that Jenny Wilkie has joined Local History Hub as our new Regional Heritage Advisor for North East England. With over 20 years’ experience in museum education and heritage learning, Jenny will help strengthen partnerships across the region, supporting inclusive, place-based education that celebrates local stories and identity.

New Appointment: Charlotte Barry, Regional Heritage Advisor for South Wales

We’re thrilled to welcome Charlotte Barry to Local History Hub. As Education and Interpretation Officer at Cyfarthfa Castle Museum and Art Gallery and a GEM Cymru Rep, Charlotte brings a passion for lifelong learning, heritage engagement, and community connections. She’ll be helping us grow our work across South Wales—please join us in giving her a warm welcome!

Over July and August we welcomed new Schools Leads in Liverpool and Cheshire West & Chester, and appointed our first National Heritage Advisor for England. These additions strengthen both our local hubs and national strategy as we prepare for an exciting year ahead.

June Round-Up: From Pilot to Movement
This month, Local History Hub reached a major milestone—completing our five-hub pilot, welcoming new strategic leaders, and growing our national team of volunteers. With new partnerships, expanded regional presence, and deepened curriculum leadership, June marked a turning point in our journey: from a grassroots project to a teacher-led national movement rooted in people, place, and the power of local stories.

We’re delighted to welcome Grace Redpath as our new Regional Heritage Advisor for North East England.Learning Manager at Land of Iron and a PhD researcher at Durham University, Grace brings rich experience in community-led heritage and inclusive curation. She’ll be helping us connect with partners, identify opportunities, and support place-based history across the region.

✉️ Interested in becoming a Regional Heritage Advisor too? Email us at enquiries@localhistoryhub.org.uk.