Local History Matters
23 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago -Local History Matters from the British Association For Local History (BALH). Each episode highlights key people and projects from the local history world.
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Series 3 Episode 4: The Retford Remembrance Project and War Dead Remembrance in Nottinghamshire
June 29, 2023 23:00 - 18 minutes - 13.2 MBWelcome to this episode in the new series of Local History Matters, the podcast run by the British Association for Local History (BALH) to highlight hidden local histories. In this series, we will be discussing with researchers how they got into their field of study, and what their topic can tell us about local history more generally. In this episode, our Social Media Fellow Megan Kelleher chats with Elizabeth Szarelis. Elizabeth has recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in H...
Series 3 Episode 3: The historical representation of women in eighteenth century Wales
May 25, 2023 23:00 - 47 minutes - 34.1 MBWelcome to this episode in the new series of Local History Matters, the podcast run by the British Association for Local History (BALH) to highlight hidden local histories. In this series, we will be discussing with researchers how they got into their field of study, and what their topic can tell us about local history more generally. In this episode, our Social Media Fellow Megan Kelleher chats with Dr Angela Muir, who is a lecturer in British Social and Cultural History and ...
Series 3 Episode 2: Using Archaeology and Material Culture in Local History Research
April 27, 2023 23:00 - 35 minutes - 27.4 MBWelcome to this episode in the new series of Local History Matters, the podcast run by the British Association for Local History (BALH) to highlight hidden local histories. In this series, we will be discussing with researchers how they got into their field of study, and what their topic can tell us about local history more generally. In this episode, our Social Media Fellow Megan Kelleher chats with Dr Eric Tourigny, who is a Lecturer in Historical Archaeology at the Universi...
Series 3 Episode 1: Global mobilities, unfree labour and crime and punishment in Britain and its former Empire
March 30, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBWelcome to this episode in the new series of Local History Matters, the podcast run by the British Association for Local History (BALH) to highlight hidden local histories. In this series, we will be discussing with researchers how they got into their field of study, and what their topic can tell us about local history more generally. In this episode, our Social Media Fellow Megan Kelleher chats with Dr Katy Roscoe, a historical criminologist and Leverhulme Early Career Fellow...
Series 2 Episode 9: Creating websites to share your local history research
September 19, 2022 23:00 - 26 minutes - 19.6 MBWelcome to this episode in the new series of Local History Matters, the podcast run by the British Association for Local History (BALH) to highlight hidden local histories. In this series, we will be discussing the different ways that you can engage with and share your local history research, whether you are a beginner or an experienced local historian. In this episode, our Digital Strategy Coordinator Megan Kelleher chats with our Digital Manager, Paul Carter, all about websi...
Series 2 Episode 8: Using social media to share your local history research
August 07, 2022 23:00 - 18 minutes - 13.2 MBWelcome to this episode in the new series of Local History Matters, the podcast run by the British Association for Local History (BALH) to highlight hidden local histories. In this series, we will be discussing the different ways that you can engage with and share your local history research, whether you are a beginner or an experienced local historian. In this episode, our Social Media Fellow for 2021/22 Megan Kelleher chats with our previous Social Media Fellow for 2020/21, ...
Series 2 Episode 7: Engaging your local community in local history research
July 10, 2022 23:00 - 33 minutes - 21.8 MBWelcome to this episode in the new series of Local History Matters, the podcast run by the British Association for Local History (BALH) to highlight hidden local histories. In this series, we will be discussing the different ways that you can engage with and share your local history research, whether you are a beginner or an experienced local historian. In this episode, our Social Media Fellow for 2021/22 Megan Kelleher chats with our Outreach Coordinator, Stephen Miller, our ...
Series 2 Episode 6: How to get involved in Local History Hour
July 03, 2022 23:00 - 14 minutes - 8.98 MBWelcome to this episode in the new series of Local History Matters, the podcast run by the British Association for Local History (BALH) to highlight hidden local histories. In this series, we will be discussing the different ways that you can engage with and share your local history research, whether you are a beginner or an experienced local historian. In this episode, our Social Media Fellow for 2021/22 Megan Kelleher chats with our Vice-Chair and member of the Outreach Team...
Series 2 Episode 5: How to engage the next generation in local history research
June 23, 2022 23:00 - 18 minutes - 12.3 MBWelcome to this episode in the new series of Local History Matters, the podcast run by the British Association for Local History (BALH) to highlight hidden local histories. In this series, we will be discussing the different ways that you can engage with and share your local history research, whether you are a beginner or an experienced local historian. In this episode, our Social Media Fellow for 2021/22 Megan Kelleher chats with Claire Dimond-Mills all about educating the ne...
Series 2 Episode 4: Using blogs to share your local history research
June 15, 2022 23:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBWelcome to this episode in the new series of Local History Matters, the podcast run by the British Association for Local History (BALH) to highlight hidden local histories. In this series, we will be discussing the different ways that you can engage with and share your local history research, whether you are a beginner or an experienced local historian. In this episode, our Social Media Fellow for 2021/22 Megan Kelleher chats with our previous Social Media Fellow for 2020/21, ...
Series 2 Episode 3: How to get started in local history research
June 05, 2022 23:00 - 28 minutes - 20.7 MBWelcome to this episode in the new series of Local History Matters, the podcast run by the British Association for Local History (BALH) to highlight hidden local histories. In this series, we will be discussing the different ways that you can engage with and share your local history research, whether you are a beginner or an experienced local historian. In this episode, our Social Media Fellow for 2021/22 Megan Kelleher chats with local historian Pam Smith about how you can ge...
Series 2 Episode 2: Why is local history important?
May 29, 2022 23:00 - 8 minutes - 6.52 MBWelcome to the second episode in the new series of Local History Matters, the podcast run by the British Association for Local History (BALH) to highlight hidden local histories. In this series, we will be discussing the different ways that you can engage with and share your local history research, whether you are a beginner or an experienced local historian. In our second episode, our Social Media Fellow for 2021/22 Megan Kelleher provides an overview of what to expect from t...
Series 2 Episode 1: Local history photographer and the Local History Photographer of the Year competition
March 04, 2022 15:00 - 8 minutes - 7.54 MBMegan Kelleher and Catherine Warr kick off the new series of Local History Matters, as they discuss the Local History Photographer of the Year competition. Music credits: Trendsetter, Mood Maze, Uppbeat.io
Series 1 Episode 10: Addressing Health: The Post Office, Health and Local History with Professor David Green and Natasha Preger
May 09, 2021 23:00 - 37 minutes - 51.9 MBIn this episode of Local History Matters Professor David Green and Natasha Preger from the Wellcome-funded ‘Addressing Health’ project discuss morbidity, mortality and occupational health in the Victorian and Edwardian Post Office with plenty of opportunities for local history studies. For all of the links mentioned in the podcast please see below: Addressing Health website: https://addressinghealth.org.uk Addressing Health Twitter: https://twitter.com/postalhealth Postal Mu...
Series 1 Episode 9: Broken Futures, Queer Rural Connections and LGBTQ+ Local History with Amy Hitchings, George Stokes and Timothy Allsop
April 25, 2021 23:00 - 27 minutes - 37.4 MBIn this episode of Local History Matters Amy Hitchings and George Stokes from the Broken Futures project and Timothy Allsop from the Queer Rural Connections project discuss these two fantastic initiatives are recovering the histories of queer rural people. For all of the links mentioned in the podcast please see below: Support U website: https://www.supportu.org.uk/ Broken Futures Project: https://www.brokenfutures.co.uk/ Broken Futures Toolkit: https://www.brokenfutures.co...
Series 1 Episode 8: The Layers of London: Exploring the City’s Heritage with Professor Matthew Davies
April 11, 2021 23:00 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MBThis episode of Local History Matters explores the National Heritage Lottery Fund project Layers of London with Professor Matthew Davies, Executive Dean for the School of Social Sciences, History and Philosophy and a Professor of Urban History at Birkbeck, University of London. Layers of London hosts a wealth of digitised historic maps, photos and crowd-sourced histories provided by the public and key partners from across London. For all of the links mentioned in the podcast pl...
Series 1 Episode 7: Military Records and the Centenary of the First World War with Will Butler
March 28, 2021 23:00 - 41 minutes - 57.1 MBIn this episode of Local History Matters Dr Will Butler, Head of Military Records at The National Archives explores the huge range of military records held by The National Archives and some of the local history engagement opportunities afforded by the centenary of the First World War. For all of the links mentioned in the podcast please see below: TNA Help with Research (including research guides): https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your-research/ TNA Blog: https:...
Series 1 Episode 6: Community Archives and Local History with Ellie Pridgeon
March 15, 2021 00:00 - 23 minutes - 31.7 MBIn this episode of Local History Matters Dr Ellie Pridgeon, consultant archivist, talks about a range of community archiving projects and the ways in which born digital records are changing how we archive material for future generations. For all of the links mentioned in the podcast please see below: Consultant Archivist: www.consultantarchivist.co.uk Milton Keynes Heritage Association project website: http://www.mkheritage.org.uk/ Archives and Records Association Comm...
Series 1 Episode 5: Name and Place: One-Name Studies, One-Place Studies and Local History Research with Paul Carter and Pam Smith
March 01, 2021 00:00 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MBIn this episode of Local History Matters Paul Carter and Pam Smith discuss Name and Place, an exciting new data management and mapping app for local history research. This episode delves into everything from collecting data on life expectancy in a single town to a mystery shotgun death in the manor house, along with Paul and Pam’s top tips for starting a one-place study. For all of the links mentioned in the podcast please see below: Name and Place website: www.nameandplace.co...
Series 1 Episode 4: Using School Records for Local History Research with Elizabeth Wells
February 15, 2021 00:00 - 27 minutes - 16.5 MBIn this episode of Local History Matters Elizabeth Wells introduces the fascinating objects and collections held at the Westminster School Archives. From the oldest known donkey bone to the digital records exploring life in the 21st century created by pupils today, this episode reflects on the ways that school archives can be used to enhance all kinds of local history research. For all of the links mentioned in the podcast please see below: Westminster School collections Twit...
Series 1 Episode 3: Uncovering what life was like in 1540s Scotland with Dr Amy Blakeway
February 01, 2021 00:00 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MBIn this episode of Local History Matters Dr Amy Blakeway from the University of St Andrews describes what life was like in Scotland during the 1540s. This episode explores the role of women, the impact of war and fears of spying in Scottish towns during this period, along with some top tips for people wishing to explore Scottish archives for local history research. For all of the links mentioned in the podcast please see below: ScotlandsPeople | Connecting Generations - a good...
Series 1 Episode 2: Hidden Treasures in your Local Museum with Emma Warren
January 18, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes - 42.6 MBIn this episode of Local History Matters Emma Warren shares some fascinating objects and collections held at Chertsey Museum. This episode explores what it’s like to work in a local museum and how they can help local history researchers. For all of the links mentioned in the podcast please see below: Chertsey Museum website: https://chertseymuseum.org/ 3D model of Chertsey Abbey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcU8MkRWsdg Details of the Olive Matthews collection: https://ww...
Series 1 Episode 1: National Records, Local History and the 1921 Census with Jessamy Carlson
January 04, 2021 00:00 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MBIn this episode of Local History Matters Jessamy Carlson from The National Archives describes how to use national records to research local history and the 1921 census. For all of the links mentioned in the podcast please see below: The National Archives website: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk The National Archives Research Guides: https://www.balh.org.uk/WPM119 Census records available online already (1841-1911) from The National Archives: https://www.balh.org.uk/YVU118/ Info...