We’re excited to welcome Bethan Howells as the new Schools Lead for Local History Hub Blackburn with Darwen. With six years’ experience as a primary History Lead, Bethan brings a passion for local history and a commitment to helping teachers access the people, places, and resources that bring the subject to life.

We're excited to welcome Gareth Clayton as our new Director of Strategy. With over a decade of experience in heritage and education funding, Gareth will help shape the long-term direction of Local History Hub as we grow our national, teacher-led network.

May Round-Up: Building Momentum Through People and Place
New Hubs, new roles, and deeper partnerships—May has been a month of steady, community-led growth at Local History Hub. From Liverpool to South Wales, we’re expanding our grassroots network of schools, volunteers, and heritage partners, always grounded in the belief that local history belongs to everyone. Read on for the latest updates and what’s coming next.

April Round-Up: Grassroots Growth and New Local Connections
This month, Local History Hub has taken steady steps forward—launching a new hub in Blackburn with Darwen, making early progress in Cardiff, and expanding our national network with new advisory roles across Wales.

We’re proud to be building something rooted in schools, shaped by teachers, and strengthened by partnerships with museums, archives, and communities. Our latest updates include:

• A new hub launched in Blackburn with Darwen, led by Roe Lee Park Primary School

• Early-stage work in Cardiff to connect schools with local heritage

• New voluntary advisor roles to guide our work across Wales

• Deeper partnerships with the AJR, the Migration Museum, and Civic Voice

As always, our focus is on meaningful, local change—driven by those who know their communities best.