Ten-Minute Talks

Some short talks on a variety of local history themes

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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

Win Stokes Publishing Committee

Win Stokes

Win Stokes joined BALH through CORAL, an organisation dedicated to broadening the perspective of local history. A native of County Durham, Win lectured in East London before returning to research early 19th-century North East business history. As Chair of the County Durham History and Heritage Forum, Win actively networks with local history societies and contributes to Durham County Local History Society Journal and Cleveland History. Currently preparing a history of the North East’s iron and coking industries, Win brings expertise in regional history and joint stock enterprise to the BALH Publishing Committee.

Win Stokes, Publishing Committee