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 thrilled to welcome Glenn Carter as National Education Advisor for Local History Hub. A primary teacher, Historical Association Fellow, and creator of History Rocks, Glenn brings exceptional expertise in primary history education. Working alongside National Heritage Advisor Marie Woods, he’ll help shape our national strategy, connecting schools, museums, and communities through inclusive, place-based learning rooted in local stories.

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.

October has been a month of growth and connection for Local History Hub, with three new hubs launching in Lincolnshire, Leicester, and Wiltshire, a major new partnership with Historic England’s Heritage Schools Programme, and the appointment of leading history educator Michael Maddison as Non-Executive Director. Together, these developments mark a significant step forward for our teacher-led movement — building partnerships, empowering educators, and helping more communities connect with the stories that matter most.

September has been a month of fresh energy and exciting progress for Local History Hub. We’ve deepened our national presence by joining GEM, partnering with Kimyo and A Day of Welcome, and beginning a new collaboration with English Heritage. We also welcomed Saira MacNicol as a Non-Executive Director and Charlotte Barry as Regional Heritage Advisor for South Wales — two appointments that will strengthen our work at every level.

On the ground, our first hub meetings in Cardiff and Blackburn with Darwen brought schools, heritage partners, and community organisations together to set shared priorities for the year ahead. We also held our first information sessions, introducing Local History Hub to new local authorities and academy trusts.

With stronger partnerships, new expertise, and our first collaborative plans taking shape, September has been a pivotal step towards building a national movement rooted in local stories.

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.

Marie Woods joins as National Heritage Advisor for England
We’re delighted to welcome heritage professional and archaeologist Marie Woods to the Local History Hub team as our new National Heritage Advisor for England. Based in North Yorkshire, Marie brings over a decade of experience in museum management, archaeological consultancy, and community-led heritage. In this honorary role, she’ll help guide our national strategy, champion inclusive local history education, and support our growing advisor network across the UK.

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.

We’re thrilled to welcome Alys Rouncefield of Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery as our new Community Lead. A passionate advocate for inclusive heritage education, Alys is dedicated to helping every young person in the region feel connected to their local history.

We’re excited to welcome Beck Crnoja as Community Lead for the Cardiff Local History Hub. Beck will be supporting schools by building partnerships with local heritage organisations, helping to bring Cardiff’s history to life in classrooms.