January marked a strong start to the year for Local History Hub, with several new hubs launched across England and the beginnings of a developing partnership with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. New hubs in Accrington & Hyndburn, Durham, Coventry, Huddersfield and York reflect our continued focus on teacher-led collaboration and meaningful, place-based history learning rooted in local communities.

Local History Hub Huddersfield is a teacher-led, grassroots hub connecting schools, heritage organisations, and community partners to explore the town’s rich industrial and community heritage. Led by David Green, the hub supports place-based learning, strengthens local identity, and helps children connect with the stories that shape where they live.

Local History Hub York is a teacher-led, grassroots hub bringing together schools, heritage organisations, and community partners to support high-quality, place-based history across the city. Led by Dr Ruth Mather, the hub helps children explore the people, places, and stories that have shaped York, strengthening local pride and a sense of place and belonging.

Local History Hub Coventry is a new, teacher-led hub connecting schools, heritage organisations, and community partners to explore the city’s rich and diverse past. Led by Learning and Participation Officer Helen Kerry, the hub supports curriculum learning, builds cultural capital, and helps children connect with the stories that shape where they live.

Local History Hub Durham is a new, teacher-led hub connecting schools, heritage organisations, and community partners to explore the county’s rich local and global heritage. Led by heritage educator Jess de Beer, the hub supports curriculum learning, strengthens partnerships, and helps young people connect with the stories that shape where they live.

Local History Hub Accrington & Hyndburn is a new, teacher-led hub connecting schools, heritage organisations, and community partners to explore the area’s rich industrial, civic, and community history. Led locally by heritage and education professionals, the hub strengthens curriculum learning and helps children and communities connect with the stories that shape where they live.

December was a quieter month for Local History Hub, offering time for reflection and consolidation after a busy autumn. We closed the year by launching two new Local History Hubs in Warrington and North Tyneside, each bringing together schools, heritage organisations, and community partners to support meaningful, place-based history learning rooted in local stories and curriculum needs.

November was a month of steady regional growth for Local History Hub, marked by the launch of new hubs across the Tees Valley and the appointment of three new advisors. Teachers and heritage partners in Darlington, Middlesbrough, Redcar, Hartlepool and Stockton began shaping five new hubs with support from Tees Valley Museums. We also welcomed Jenny Wilkie as Regional Heritage Advisor for the North East, Glenn Carter as National Education Advisor, and Alys Rouncefield and Anna Hartley as Regional Heritage Advisors for the North West and East Midlands. Together, these developments continue to strengthen our UK-wide network and support the growing movement for meaningful, place-based history in schools.

We’re thrilled to launch a new Local History Hub for North Tyneside, supported by North East Museums. Bringing together schools, heritage partners, and community organisations, the hub will help children connect with the coastal, industrial, and community stories that have shaped the borough. Led by experienced History Coordinator Lucy, this new hub strengthens our teacher-led, grassroots network across the UK.

Local History Hub Warrington is launching with the support of Culture Warrington, bringing together schools, heritage partners, and community organisations to explore the town’s industrial, civic, and cultural heritage. Led by heritage professional Amanda Moore, the hub will enrich curriculum learning, strengthen community identity, and help children connect with the stories that shape where they live.

We’re delighted to announce the launch of a new Local History Hub for Stockton-on-Tees - one of five new hubs across the Tees Valley in partnership with Tees Valley Museums. The Stockton Hub will bring together schools, museums and community partners to explore the town’s rich industrial and cultural heritage and celebrate the stories that shape where we live.

We’re delighted to announce the launch of a new Local History Hub for Redcar & Cleveland - one of five new hubs across the Tees Valley in partnership with Tees Valley Museums. The Redcar & Cleveland Hub will bring together schools, museums and community partners to explore the area’s rich industrial and coastal heritage and celebrate the stories that shape where we live.

We’re delighted to announce the launch of a new Local History Hub for Middlesbrough — one of five new hubs across the Tees Valley in partnership with Tees Valley Museums. The Middlesbrough Hub will bring together schools, museums and community partners to explore the town’s rich industrial and cultural heritage and celebrate the stories that shape where we live.

We’re delighted to announce the launch of a new Local History Hub for Hartlepool — one of five new hubs across the Tees Valley in partnership with Tees Valley Museums. The Hartlepool Hub will bring together schools, museums and community partners to explore the town’s rich maritime heritage and celebrate the stories that shape where we live.

We’re delighted to announce the launch of a new Local History Hub for Darlington — one of five new hubs across the Tees Valley in partnership with Tees Valley Museums. The Darlington Hub will bring together schools, museums, and community partners to explore the town’s rich heritage and celebrate the stories that shape where we live.

We’re thrilled to announce five new Local History Hubs across Darlington, Middlesbrough, Redcar, Hartlepool and Stockton — launched in partnership with Tees Valley Museums. Led by Jenny Wilkie, Creative Learning Support Officer for Tees Valley Museums, these hubs will bring together schools, heritage partners, and communities to explore the stories that make the Tees Valley unique. From shipbuilding and steel to migration and social change, the hubs will celebrate local identity and connect children with the rich history on their doorstep.

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.

A new Local History Hub is launching in Nottingham, supported by Transform Trust, to connect schools, heritage organisations, and communities through the city’s rich industrial, cultural, and social heritage. Launching in September 2026, the hub will help children explore the people, places, and events that shaped Nottingham — and we’re now seeking passionate teachers and heritage professionals to join the team.

We’re excited to announce that a new Local History Hub is being established in Lincolnshire, supported by Heritage Lincolnshire and Lincolnshire County Council. The hub will connect schools, heritage organisations, and community groups across the county to explore and celebrate Lincolnshire’s rich and varied history — from medieval trade and wartime resilience to stories of innovation, migration, and everyday life.

We’re now building the team that will lead this important work and are seeking volunteer Community and Schools Hub Leads to help shape the project.

A new Local History Hub is launching in Leicester, supported by Leicester City Council and developed in partnership with Leicester Museums & Galleries. The hub will bring schools, heritage partners, and community groups together to explore the city’s rich and diverse stories. We’re now seeking a Schools Hub Lead to join the leadership team and help shape this exciting new chapter.