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

Angela Platt Trustee

Angela Platt

Angela is a lecturer, researcher and qualified archivist whose work explores emotions, belief, relationships and lived experience, with a strong commitment to making local history accessible, participatory and meaningful.

Angela Platt, Trustee