Local History News

Local History News is published in January, April, July and October. It is a magazine with topical articles of interest to local historians, plus reports from local societies, record offices, museums and libraries. Developments in local history education reported in Local History News can be found on the Education page of this website.

Contributions are invited from all parts of the local history community. Information about local initiatives is particularly welcome and we are always keen to publish material that gives news of best practice, illustrating the diversity and vitality of local history. Material may be sent at any time to editor.lhn@balh.org.uk or by post to:

Local History News Editor
BALH Head Office, Fountain Precinct, 4th Floor Orchard Lane Wing, Balm Green, Sheffield S1 2JA

Purchasing Printed Back Issues

Recent issues of Local History News are available for sale, price £3, plus £2.00 postage and packing. Please email admin@balh.org.uk to check availability.

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

Morgan Ditchburn Trustee

Morgan Ditchburn

Morgan is a historian and educator with a BA and MA in History, and a PGCE in Further Education. She teaches across three campuses in North Wales and previously served as Head of History at a private secondary school. A medievalist at heart, she also embraces modern history. Morgan runs a historical tour company covering key sites across North Wales and regularly delivers public lectures. An Associate Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, she is Treasurer of a local history group, Secretary of the North Wales Historical Association, and Adult Learning Coordinator for Conwy and Denbighshire, promoting inclusive historical engagement.

Morgan Ditchburn, Trustee