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.

We’re delighted to welcome Michael Maddison to the Local History Hub Strategic Board as a Non-Executive Director. A leading figure in history and heritage education, Michael brings over three decades of experience as Director of Maddison Education Consultancy, Chair of Trustees at the Heritage Education Trust, Deputy President of the Historical Association, and former National Lead for History at Ofsted. His expertise and commitment to inspiring young people through high-quality, inclusive history education will be invaluable as Local History Hub continues to grow.

Local History Hub and Historic England’s Heritage Schools Programme are excited to explore ways to work together to help more schools use local heritage with confidence. As the partnership develops, we’ll share opportunities and updates hub by hub - supporting teachers to make local history inspiring, accessible, and rooted in pride of place.

Local History Hub is delighted to be developing a national partnership with English Heritage. Together, we share a commitment to helping young people engage with history, heritage, and place in meaningful ways. English Heritage cares for over 400 historic sites and more than a million objects across England, offering schools free visits, expert-led workshops, and high-quality classroom resources.

Through this partnership, we’re exploring how English Heritage’s Learning and Participation Officers can connect directly with Local History Hubs in schools across the UK—supporting teachers with tailored CPD, signposting regional opportunities, and bringing local stories to life. By working together, we aim to inspire curiosity, strengthen community connections, and open up pathways into the heritage sector for the next generation.

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!

Local History Hub is partnering with A Day of Welcome to champion inclusive practice in schools. Together we’re helping teachers connect community heritage with national conversations about identity, migration, and belonging, making it easier to access trusted, classroom-ready materials that celebrate welcome and sanctuary.

We’re delighted to welcome Saira MacNicol to the Local History Hub Strategic Board as a Non-Executive Director. With fourteen years as a History teacher and over eight years as a museum and heritage educator at institutions including the British Library, UCL, and Historic Royal Palaces, Saira brings a wealth of expertise in education, heritage, and community engagement.

Local History Hub is proud to be working in partnership with Kimyo, a new platform helping children and young people explore museums, galleries and heritage sites. Together, we’re committed to making heritage more accessible for schools and families, with free, advert-free tools and curriculum-linked resources that inspire curiosity beyond the classroom.

Local History Hub is now a proud member of GEM (Group for Education in Museums), the UK’s leading network for heritage learning. This membership strengthens our commitment to inclusive, place-based education and connects us with a national community dedicated to championing learning in museums and heritage settings.

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.

Meet Our New Schools Leads for Liverpool

We’re excited to announce that Ann-Marie and Jacquie from Monksdown Primary School have been appointed as the Schools Leads for Local History Hub Liverpool. With a shared passion for inclusive education and local storytelling, they’ll be supporting schools across the city to connect with Liverpool’s rich heritage and bring community voices into the classroom. Their leadership marks an important step in building a vibrant, place-based network rooted in the city’s diverse histories.

We’re excited to welcome Jess Kelly as one of the new Schools Leads for Local History Hub Cheshire West & Chester. A KS2 teacher with a background in history and a passion for practical, teacher-led curriculum development, Jess is helping shape a hub that’s grounded in real classrooms and local stories.

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.

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 thrilled to welcome Alex Fairlamb to the Local History Hub Strategic Board as a Non-Executive Director. A nationally respected curriculum leader and history educator, Alex brings a wealth of experience in inclusive practice, curriculum design, and teacher development. Her appointment strengthens our mission to support schools in delivering rich, locally rooted, and inclusive history.

Local History Hub is excited to be exploring a partnership with Kids in Museums, a national charity working to make museums more welcoming for children, young people, and families. Together, we aim to help schools connect more deeply with local museums, highlight careers in heritage, and inspire the next generation through initiatives like Takeover Day.