An image of Sedber Lane, which includes green grass and stone walls synonymous with the Yorkshire Dales. It is a clear winter's day in the image, with grey stone buildings in the background.

One month until our one-day conference about the local history of the Yorkshire Dales! With a range of fascinating speakers, it's a great day for anyone interested in local history to attend.

Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/yorkshire26

#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

A map is shown, with the logo of the Historic Towns Trust in the top left corner. The words "Mapping our Past, Shaping our Future" are written in the centre.

For our final webinar in collaboration with the Historic Towns Trust, we're looking at the St Andrews map they've created.

Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-t...

#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

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An impromptu trip to #bathabbey is always welcome, especially when the sun is shining. The perfect way to appreciate the beautiful heraldic windows!

#heraldry #hookedonheraldry #theheraldrysociety #visitbath #localhistory #WeAreLocalHistory #localhistory #genealogy #familyhistory

A person in hi-vis clothing and a helmet uses a shovel to dig up some of the ground. In the background are the ruins of a building.

Learn more about the archaeological excavations at Sizewell C, and how they're revealing new evidence of medieval activity connected to Leiston Abbey.

Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-m...

#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

A map is shown, with the logo of the Historic Towns Trust in the top left corner. The words "Mapping our Past, Shaping our Future" are written in the centre.

Join us tonight to learn about family history in late Medieval Brecon!

This webinar is hosted in collaboration with the Historic Towns Trust @historictownstrust.bsky.social

Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-f...

#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

A map is shown, with the logo of the Historic Towns Trust in the top left corner. The words "Mapping our Past, Shaping our Future" are written in the centre.

Join us tomorrow to learn about family history in late Medieval Brecon!

This webinar is hosted in collaboration with the Historic Towns Trust @historictownstrust.bsky.social

Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-f...

#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

On a light blue background is the BALH logo, which is a navy blue

#ICYMI: The BALH Head Office is relocating!

Find our new address to update your records, here: www.balh.org.uk/news-balh-he...

#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

A British seaside town in summer.

Passionate about seaside heritage? Why not support a campaign to recognise the seaside holiday as part of our living heritage!

Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/news-the-sea...

#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

A map is shown, with the logo of the Historic Towns Trust in the top left corner. The words "Mapping our Past, Shaping our Future" are written in the centre.

Join us next week to learn about family history in late Medieval Brecon!

This webinar is hosted in collaboration with the Historic Towns Trust @historictownstrust.bsky.social

Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-f...

#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

The exhibition boards, full of information and images, sit on wooden chairs with light blue cushions in an open space.

One of our Grant winners was the Friends of Hoar Oak Cottage, who have created a set of durable exhibition panels that explore the themes of place, people and life.

Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/news-creatin...

#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

Our next talk, which takes place on Saturday 11th April 2026, is entitled: “The Youngest Magna Carta Baron” by Jane Tunesi (speaker will join via Zoom). For more details please visit:
bath-heraldry.org.uk
#heraldry #hookedonheraldry #theheraldrysociety #whatsonbath #localhistory #WeAreLocalHistory

Black and white images of railways with the neighbourhood project logo

#ICYMI: One of our grant winners was the Bradford Railway Heritage Project.

Learn more about how their community-led heritage project is capturing first-hand memories to tell the story of Bradford’s lost railways here: www.balh.org.uk/news-the-bra...

#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

A map is shown, with the logo of the Historic Towns Trust in the top left corner. The words "Mapping our Past, Shaping our Future" are written in the centre.

#ICYMI: Join us on 31 March to learn about family history in late Medieval Brecon!

This webinar is hosted in collaboration with the Historic Towns Trust @historictownstrust.bsky.social

Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-f...

#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

An image of the book cover, which includes a winding white ribbon with the title and author's name, and three birds with their silhouette represented by different historical images.

#ICYMI: Join the Hampshire Archives Trust for a webinar all about Catherine Clarke's new book, 'A History of England in 25 Poems.'

Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-a...

#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

@harchivestrust.bsky.social

A packed room ready to listen to presentations

#ICYMI: One of our grant winners was Great Yarmouth Local History and Archaeological Society!

Find out about their highly successful event they held about the so-called "Dark Ages" in East Anglia: www.balh.org.uk/news-confere...

#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

On a light blue background is the BALH logo, which is a navy blue

The BALH Head Office is relocating!

Find our new address to update your records, here: www.balh.org.uk/news-balh-he...

#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

A black and white image of women who participated in the Gundry Strike

#ICYMI: Save the date for our one-day conference, in association with Somerset and Dorset Notes and Queries, where we'll be looking at rebellion and protest across six centuries.
Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/dorset26
#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

One of our grant winners was the Bradford Railway Heritage Project.

Learn more about how their community-led heritage project is capturing first-hand memories to tell the story of Bradford’s lost railways here: www.balh.org.uk/news-the-bra...

#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

A wooden coffin with bread and red roses

#ICYMI: 2026 marks the 200th anniversary of the Lancashire weavers' uprisings and Chatterton Massacre.

Find out more about the events local partners are facilitating, here: www.balh.org.uk/news-commemo...

#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

An image of the cover of Catherine's book. It includes three birds with their silhouette coloured in with images, and a winding banner.

Join the Hampshire Archives Trust for a webinar all about Catherine Clarke's new book, 'A History of England in 25 Poems.'

Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-a...

#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

@harchivestrust.bsky.social

Do you have a Ten Minute Talk idea to share with us? We're always looking for new stories of local history research!

Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/news-promote...

#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

#ICYMI: In 2025, we piloted a new grant scheme and we're delighted to hear some of the ways local history and heritage organisations have used it.

Find out how Windrose Rural Media Trust used their grant, here: www.balh.org.uk/news-balh-sm...

#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

A map is shown, with the logo of the Historic Towns Trust in the top left corner. The words "Mapping our Past, Shaping our Future" are written in the centre.

Join us on 31 March to learn about family history in late Medieval Brecon!

This webinar is hosted in collaboration with the Historic Towns Trust @historictownstrust.bsky.social

Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-f...

#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

An image of Sedber Lane, which includes green grass and stone walls synonymous with the Yorkshire Dales. It is a clear winter's day in the image, with grey stone buildings in the background.

Always wanted to learn about the local history of the Yorkshire Dales? Join us for a one-day conference on Saturday 2 May to find out more!

Book your place: www.balh.org.uk/yorkshire26

#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

The community cast of the Stinking Fish of Southampton. A small group of people smiling wearing Regency era clothing.

#ICYMI: The Austen 250 programme during 2024-25 was a huge undertaking in Southampton, including our 'Placing Jane' conference.

Find out more about its impact, here: www.balh.org.uk/news-austen-...

#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

A packed room in Great Yarmouth listening to presentations

One of our grant winners was Great Yarmouth Local History and Archaeological Society!

Find out about their highly successful event they held about the so-called "Dark Ages" in East Anglia: www.balh.org.uk/news-confere...

#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

A map is shown, with the logo of the Historic Towns Trust in the top left corner. The words "Mapping our Past, Shaping our Future" are written in the centre.

Join us tonight to find out how Canterbury's past was investigated for the new Historic Towns Atlas!

This webinar is in collaboration with the Historic Towns Trust @historictownstrust.bsky.social

Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-i...

#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

A map is shown, with the logo of the Historic Towns Trust in the top left corner. The words "Mapping our Past, Shaping our Future" are written in the centre.

Join us tomorrow to find out how Canterbury's past was investigated for the new Historic Towns Atlas!

This webinar is in collaboration with the Historic Towns Trust @historictownstrust.bsky.social

Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-i...

#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

The Emsworth Museum logo and a drawing of HMS York

#ICYMI: Join the Hampshire Archives Trust for a webinar this week all about Swing Riots in Havant and Emsworth!

Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-d...

#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

@harchivestrust.bsky.social

The interior of a beautiful Lincolnshire church, with stained glass windows and wooden pews.

#ICYMI: Join the Society for Lincolnshire History and Archaeology for the Lincolnshire Churches Conference on Saturday 18 April!

Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-l...

#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll