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.

We’re proud to announce that Local History Hub is now a member of The Heritage Alliance, the UK’s leading network of independent heritage organisations. This strengthens our voice in the sector and deepens our commitment to inclusive, place-based education.