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
We have a book talk coming up at Waterstones York on 25 March. @suemajor.bsky.social will be talking about Micklegate and John Shaw from YAYAS on Hugh Murray's book on early York photographers. Booking details www.waterstones.com/events/an-ev... @yorkfhs.bsky.social @balhnews.bsky.social
Tailored for Local and Family Historians (or anyone who has wanted to engage with archaeology in their place-based historical work but is unsure where to start):
#LocalHistory #Skystorians @balhnews.bsky.social
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
From a few lines in Henry V, actor stood alongside the greats insidecroydon.com/2026/03/08/f... #Croydon #Theatre #Movies #Shakespeare @davidleancinema.bsky.social @balhnews.bsky.social @oldvictheatre.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
@balhnews.bsky.social @harchivestrust.bsky.social - hopefully of interest!
#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
Looking forward to Gillian Waters talk on Wednesday this week at the Friends Meeting House in New Earswick at 7:30. ‘Myths and Lies in family history’. See you there! @federationfhs.bsky.social @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social @balhnews.bsky.social @ypsyork.bsky.social @uoyborthwick.bsky.social
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
Cycle Carnival saw thousands lining the streets for good cause insidecroydon.com/2026/03/01/c... #Croydon #History #Cycling @thevicsoc.bsky.social @balhnews.bsky.social @croydoncyclists.bsky.social
Useful read for members @balhnews.bsky.social ahead of May 2026 event www.balh.org.uk/yorkshire26
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
Please join us on Wednesday!
Register here: hampshirearchivestrust.co.uk/events/defia...
In May, I will give an online talk for the @balhnews.bsky.social.
In this talk, I will explain my research about the English mercantile community of Western Andalusia in the 16th century.
Book here ➡️ www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-t...
Good to see the Archive and Parish Register information pages scanned rather than just the maps. @ihgs.bsky.social @findmypast.bsky.social @federationfhs.bsky.social @balhnews.bsky.social @oneplacestudies.bsky.social
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
Our new purpose built family and local history research base at Explore York library on Museum Street. Open Mondays 10-4pm - fantastic resource for us and you!
@federationfhs.bsky.social @balhnews.bsky.social @oneplacestudies.bsky.social
@wgawest.bsky.social
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
A wooden coffin with bread and red roses.
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
Amazing news - well done!
This is my news, @balhnews.bsky.social - I can't wait to get started, and I'm keen to talk about it to anyone who'll listen!
#Dundee #Dundonian singing prize.
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 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
Information about the exhibition opening about the Emsworth Museum. It includes details of the exhibition, which opens in July, and the Emsworth Museum logo
Join the Hampshire Archives Trust for a webinar next week all about Swing Riots in Havant and Emsworth!
Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-d...
#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll
@harchivestrust.bsky.social
Our latest blogpost features the changing fortunes of Micklegate House in York. Built by the #Bourchier family, visited by #AnneLister, painted by #MaryEllenBest, then became a chemical factory. Later housed first @uoylibrary.bsky.social @balhnews.bsky.social @yorkfhs.bsky.social shorturl.at/0Pwpm
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
