The statement of the @BALHNews to @MoJGovUK consultation on storage and retention of original wills. To destroy original records would be against public interest and should be rethought. Long-term, secure access should be maintained. Read more here:

RT @YorkFHS: If you are a member of ⁦@histassoc⁩ and a local historian you might like the article our very own ⁦@stevegbarrett⁩ has written…

This Thoughtful Tuesday, we’re reminding you that historical sources are made with particular aims on mind, not usually for the researcher! Keep this in mind when doing local history research. #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll #FamilyHistory #HistoryTips #LocalHistory

Add to your trip to Southampton for our 'Placing Jane' event by joining a Trafalgar Days costumed guided talk. Hear Naval stories with links to Admiral Nelson and Frank Austen, plus much more! Find out more, here: #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

RT @YorkFHS: Our first talk took place ⁦@YorkFHS⁩ last Wednesday with Sue Gough giving a great opening talk on ‘My family in print’ - so mu…

RT @HArchivesTrust: If you’ve been enjoying our webinar series, please join us for our next one on Wednesday 19th March at 7pm, during whic…

#ICYMI: Are you spending the weekend in Southampton as part of the 'Placing Jane' event? Why not join a guided walk to find out what inspired Jane Austen as a writer! Find out more, here: #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

On Thoughtful Tuesday, we’re encouraging you to make sure you talk research ideas through with others, it is amazing what a fresh perspective can bring. #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll #FamilyHistory #HistoryTips #LocalHistory #ResearchTools

RT @kent_archives: D is for… #DeionisedWater Water stripped of metallic and mineral impurities provides conservators with a neutral base w…

#ICYMI: Join us on 3 May for our 'Placing Jane' conference, where we are considering the life and legacy of Jane Austen. Find out more: #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

RT @My_Parish: CALL FOR PAPERS to present at our (hybrid) 23rd Symposium on 'Parish Communication' on 17 May 2025 - please send a title, ab…

Do you have a #LocalHistory you'd like to tell? Why not share it through the BALH's website! Whether it's a podcast, blog piece, 10-minute talk or other format, we have a range of ways of sharing your stories. Find out more, here: #WeAreLocalHistory

Join us for our next instalment of lectures in partnership with @hist_towns on 25 February, where Ian Roberts will be considering the history of Bradford. Find out more: #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

Our Small Grants Programme is now live! If you have a project that supports the study, enjoyment and dissemination of local history we'd love to hear from you. Find out more: #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

RT @proud2bYorkie: Lovely time in Selby today talking to members of #selbyfhs about the wonderful 1939 Register at the Town Hall. Time for…

RT @hist_towns: Why does Perth hold such a special place in Scottish history and archaeology? Join us for this evening's online talk from @…

Join us tonight for our talk in collaboration with @hist_towns, where David Bowler will be considering the ways in which we can find historic Perth. Find out more: #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

RT @HArchivesTrust: Does heraldry feature as part of our #Hampshire research? Want to find out more about how this can support your #Family…

Are you spending the weekend in Southampton as part of the 'Placing Jane' event? Why not join a guided walk to find out what inspired Jane Austen as a writer! Find out more, here: #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

RT @bnc1831: Come along on Thursday 30 January, to hear more about the #Orchards of the Scottish Borders and North Northumberland 2pm Berwi…

Our first speaker at our Placing Jane conference is Dr Cheryl Butler. Cheryl will be considering Southampton's role in inspiring Northanger Abbey and Sanditon. Find out more and book your place: #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll