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
Laura Yeoman
Laura, a qualified archivist passionate about local history and education, is the Access and Digital Engagement Archivist at the Borthwick Institute for Archives, University of York, where she also specializes in medieval studies. Previously, she worked at Explore York Libraries and Archives, engaging with local history groups and managing manuscript, photographic, and reference collections. She teaches medieval palaeography and supports the university’s Digital Creativity programme. Outside work, she mentors for the Archives and Records Association, reviews for Archives and Records Journal, and serves as Treasurer for ARA’s Archives for Learning and Education Section.
Laura Yeoman, Trustee
Wed 9th September 2026 7:00 pm
