Education

Local history is a lifelong study, pursued formally and informally, from primary school to post-retirement participation.

The BALH Education Committee aims to encourage interest and enthusiasm for local history amongst learners of all ages and to share and promote best practice, knowledge and skills. It represents the Association through links with organisations key to the interests of local historians,  responds to consultations on educational issues on behalf of its members, and contributes to BALH's work on publication and conferences.

Why BALH?

Nick Barratt Historian and Author

Supporting your academic research

There is an increasing interest in local history as a key element of academic studies – not just the content that has been published by local historians over the decades as a key research resource, but also in co-produced projects. Grant-awarding bodies such as the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) have placed an increasing emphasis on collaborations and partnerships when considering the award of research funding, and BALH provides the perfect platform for academic researchers to locate key groups and ongoing activity.

Nick Barratt, Historian and Author

Meet the team

Tim Lomas Trustee

Tim Lomas

Tim has been deeply involved with BALH since joining its Education Committee before 1990. He has served on Advisory Committees, as Deputy Chair, and as Chair for the maximum six-year term. A former teacher, examiner, inspector, and educational manager, he championed teaching and learning within BALH, playing a key role in the Teacher Fellowship scheme. With a doctorate in medieval social and economic history, his interests also span educational and transport history. Now retired, he remains active as a trustee of the Historical Association and Devon History Society, residing in South Devon for its practical London connections.

Tim Lomas, Trustee