Historical Association

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The Historical Association is the voice for history. For over 100 yrs we have brought, teachers, students, academics and enthusiasts together to explore the past and inspire future historians. We provide digital and in-person resources. www.history.org.uk

@histassoc.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 4:00 PM

Announcing our new webinar to celebrate the Year of Reading!

Join us for a literary interview with author and journalist A.N. Wilson as he explores the history of the Great Exhibition of 1851.

When: 19 October, 7.30pm
Where: Online via Zoom
Watch live for free.

us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

@histassoc.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 2:16 PM

Happy World Teachers Day! Today we celebrate all the great history teachers and the important work they do. Did you have a history teacher that inspired you at school? If so, how?

@histassoc.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 1:59 PM

As we mark Black History Month 2026, we're reflecting on this year's theme, 'Honouring Our Communities', and the many stories, experiences and perspectives that make up Black history.

Explore our open access Black History Month resources on our website:
www.history.org.uk/historian/ca...

@histassoc.bsky.social Oct 4, 2026, 11:32 AM

We’re delighted to see Sam Wetherell, a speaker at our 2023 conference, shortlisted for the Wolfson History Prize for his book ‘Liverpool: A Story of Britain,’ and we have made his conference talk available to watch for free on our website for a limited time.

tinyurl.com/mptxsnvy

@histassoc.bsky.social Oct 3, 2026, 9:14 AM

Do you want to help shape the new Historical Association website?

We're looking for a small group of HA members and non-members to help us test a beta version of our new website in October.

Interested? Complete our short expression of interest form:
tinyurl.com/yun75cpx

@histassoc.bsky.social Oct 2, 2026, 4:49 PM

We are delighted to announce our Honorary Fellows for 2026!

Each year the Historical Association awards Honorary Fellowships to a small group of people. These awards are to recognise and celebrate outstanding services to history and to the Historical Association.

www.history.org.uk/historian/ca...

@histassoc.bsky.social Oct 1, 2026, 5:00 PM

Join us and historian George Goodwin for next week's Virtual Branch webinar exploring propaganda and newspapers during the American Revolution.

Wednesday 7 October, 7.30pm
Free to attend live online: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

@freereed59.net Oct 1, 2026, 10:35 AMReposted by @histassoc.bsky.social

#HistoryEducation

@histassoc.bsky.social Oct 1, 2026, 9:00 AM

With the whirlwind of the start of term (hopefully!) beginning to settle, have you taken time to reflect on what you could share with the history teaching community?

Submit your proposal before 5 October: buff.ly/hoc001V

@histassoc.bsky.social Sep 29, 2026, 11:02 AM

Our new short course starts today! Are you attending? If so, what are you most excited to learn about? 😊

@sadiahqureshi.bsky.social Sep 28, 2026, 9:49 AMReposted by @histassoc.bsky.social

I still can’t believe this is true. If you’re curious, the paperback is out. A huge thanks to everyone who’s been in touch with kind words and congratulations. I’m deeply moved and honoured that my words are helping so many readers think about how to build a just future for all life on earth.

@iandawson51.bsky.social Sep 27, 2026, 2:39 PMReposted by @histassoc.bsky.social

Delighted to see that Mike Maddison's excellent keynote education lecture from the 2026 @histassoc.bsky.social Annual Conference is now available online.

www.history.org.uk/secondary/mo...

@histassoc.bsky.social Sep 25, 2026, 2:19 PM

Our new Short Course starts next week! There are still places available. Join us to learn about the history behind the Bayeux Tapestry and to explore the Norman World.

www.history.org.uk/historian/ca...

@apf102.bsky.social Sep 23, 2026, 10:47 AMReposted by @histassoc.bsky.social

This is super interesting. Rev. Samuel Marsden, who is credited as the person who brought Merino to England (he was a parson at Botany Bay) was the curate at the church my wife is now a vicar in. Until recently there was also a small statue to him in Horsforth. @histassoc.bsky.social TH204

@jamescrossland.bsky.social Sep 23, 2026, 6:21 AMReposted by @histassoc.bsky.social

This week's HISTORY'S DEVILS is a big one - Gavrilo Princip.

Tim Wilson from @cstpv.bsky.social joined me to discuss this 19 year-old "trigger" of the First World War

Listen ⬇️ 🎧
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/h...

@apf102.bsky.social Sep 23, 2026, 10:36 AMReposted by @histassoc.bsky.social

Typically great piece from Jane Card on teaching popular interpretations and why this matters. Well worth a look for those seeking to bolster interpretations work ahead of curriculum change @histassoc.bsky.social TH204

@historymatt.bsky.social Sep 23, 2026, 7:57 AMReposted by @histassoc.bsky.social

Here is the 2026-27 programme of free online talks for the Northampton branch of the HA, delivered jointly with Leicester. @histassoc.bsky.social

The first talk is on 13 October, on astrological writings in 19th-century India.

All welcome - please share!

www.history.org.uk/branches/cat...

@apf102.bsky.social Sep 23, 2026, 8:28 AMReposted by @histassoc.bsky.social

Really interesting piece from the fantastic Terry Graham which describes using Tiya Miles’ All That She Carried to wrestle with resistance, survival, historical traces, evidence and the processes of construction. Nice to see the impact of #TIHPS on this too.

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@histassoc.bsky.social Sep 22, 2026, 6:52 PM

Tonight’s webinar has begun! 👀

@drmirandakaufmann.bsky.social Sep 18, 2026, 4:27 PMReposted by @histassoc.bsky.social

Looking forward to giving this FREE ONLINE #Heiresses talk on Tuesday!

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