Online Reviews
This online reviews section will be updated each quarter, to coincide with the appearance of the journal, and a list of books reviewed will be printed in each issue.
Hugo Javier Freitas
Laura Yeoman
Why BALH?
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
David Killingray
David, honoured to serve as a BALH Trustee, has a diverse academic background spanning economics, education, and history. After studying at LSE, he taught in Britain and Tanzania before earning a PhD in African history at SOAS and becoming a university lecturer. His research covers Africa, the Caribbean, the Black diaspora, and local history, fields that inform each other. A lifelong Kent resident, he has authored several works on the county’s history, including studies on church and Christian missions. Now in active retirement, he continues to research, write, and promote historical integrity and engagement.
David Killingray, Trustee
Sat 10th October 2026 9:00 am
