Local History Day 2019 - booking now open
Open to both members and non-members, our annual local history conference at Conway Hall, London
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Special offer on BALH publications
Buy two or more different BALH publications online or by post and receive a 20% discount on the purchase price.
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Internet Sites for Local Historians Edition 4
Available to order online, £8 for members (£10 for non-members)
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Promoting local history
Our purpose is to encourage and assist the study of Local History as an academic discipline and as a rewarding leisure pursuit for both individuals and groups.
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Promoting local history
Our purpose is to encourage and assist the study of Local History as an academic discipline and as a rewarding leisure pursuit for both individuals and groups.
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Events include our annual Local History Day, regional conferences, and activities around the country planned jointly with other organisations. Visits are arranged to places of interest to local historians, often not easily accessible to individuals.
Resources
BALH aims to encourage interest and enthusiasm for local history amongst learners of all ages, and to share best practice, knowledge and skills. Our publications meet the needs of local historians for background information, and for practical advice and guidance about sources and methods.
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Members receive The Local Historian, Local History News and the E-Newsletter four times a year, and have privileged access to conferences, specialist visits, and to the Discussion Forum and additional resources in the 'Members Only' area of this website.
The Local Historian
The Local Historian contains articles on a very wide range of local history topics, including national overviews and local case-studies, as well as reviews and listings of new publications.
Local History News
Local History News is our quarterly magazine containing topical articles, shorter notes and reports for everyone interested in local history.
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