http://www.history.org.uk/ Latest news from the Branches Section of www.history.org.uk en Copyright 2009, All Rights Reserved http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:38:46 GMT University of Leicester Saturday 9 May 2009 We assume an understanding of history is vital, but is it? Come and join the debate at the HA Annual Conference! Arguing the case are: Sir Keith Ajegbo (Citizenship Advisor), Claire Fox (Institute of Ideas) Alison Kitson (Institute of Education) and Professor John Tosh (Roehampton University) Chair: Dr Seán Lang (HA Hon. Secretary) Full programme includes: Registration from 9am Presidential Lecture (10 - 10.45) Professor Anne Curry President... Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/he_news_192.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/he_news_192.html All seminars begin at 5.30pm and last until 7pm approximately.23rd October 2008Evan Mawdsley (University of Glasgow): ‘December 1941: Turning Point of the Twentieth} Century' Lecture Room 203, 1st Floor, 10 University Gardens, University of Glasgow 13th November 2008 Stuart Airlie (University of Glasgow): 'The Vikings and Hollywood: Sagas and the Cinema' Lecture Room 203, 1st Floor, 10 University Gardens, University of Glasgow17th December 2008: SPECIAL EVENT Robert Bartlett (University... Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/he_news_176.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/he_news_176.html Four members of the Bolton Branch of the Historical Association have had research published during 2008.  A new book by Dr Glyn Redworth has shed light on the little known life of what was probably the first female missionary to Britain - in all its gory detail.  The She-Apostle, published by the Oxford University Press, is the biography of Spaniard Luisa de Carvajal and was the subject of Dr Redworth's last visit to the branch in 2007, exposing the suffering endured by Catholics... Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/he_news_162.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/he_news_162.html Durham Historical Association has pleasure in announcing its Edinburgh Experience for 2009. Highlights include a guided National Trust tour of 18th Century Georgian House, a tour of St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh Castle, Linlithgow Palace's magnificent ruins including restored courtyard, visits to the Scottish Parliament and Royal Yacht Brittania, as well as Scottish musical evenings and a lecture by Professor Tom Devine. Accommodation will be in Pollock Hall of Residence, Holyrood Park Road,... Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/he_news_122.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/he_news_122.html The Archive Awareness Campaign has launched its fifth annual campaign to celebrate community archives and the roles individuals have played in shaping local history. The campaign will show how different groups and individuals have worked to bring about change and raise awareness of social issues among decision makers and opinion informers. This year's ‘Take Your Place in History' theme focuses on the importance of communities and their role in the making of this country's history.... Sun, 21 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/he_news_160.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/he_news_160.html Commitment three meetings per year - please contact the branch Chairman Mr Michael Rye - michael.rye@totalise.co.uk . Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/he_news_96.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/he_news_96.html If you would like to take up a committee position or know anybody that would like to volunteer please contact Professor Michael Lee - leecrossdeep@blueyonder.co.uk / 020 8 744 2106 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/he_news_95.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/he_news_95.html The Ealing Branch has just produced its autumn list of lectures. All meetings at the Parlour (rear of) Ealing Green Church, Ealing W5 at 7.30 pm.  Refreshments from 7 pm. Members free; visitors and guests £3. This autumn's series of lectures will cover the 'Great Welsh Castles', 'The Coburg Conspiracy' and 'Bygone Baghdad: life in a Garden in Eden'.   Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/he_news_86.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/he_news_86.html (Archiving Rural Community History) Project ARCH is an exciting new project run by Adult Education, Norfolk Library and Information Service and Norfolk Museums and Archaeology Service. It will create a network of community archiving groups based in libraries in selected market towns in Norfolk and at The Bridewell in Norwich. To see the whole collection click on this link: (ARCH) Once you find a record you're interested in, click on it to find out more information - or to add to it. To join... Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/he_news_56.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/he_news_56.html Do you like Canterbury, local history, talks, walks, children and their stories? See my new Website! An Oxford graduate and Canterbury resident since 1955 Marjorie taught History in secondary schools and local history to adults. As Hon Education Officer to Canterbury Archaeological Trust she ran a junior archaeology club, heritage week-ends and visited schools. A city guide since 1957, she helps in training courses for today's guides and conducts special interest groups, Canterbury Festival... Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/he_news_63.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/he_news_63.html The TEACH report outlines the sort of good practice in teaching sensitive topics which is available for teachers to share, not least through the Historical Association's programme of subject-specific training. The Teaching of the Holocaust in English Schools The Historical Association is disturbed to learn that false and misleading claims about the teaching of the Holocaust are being made on the internet to the effect that English schools are being discouraged from teaching about the... Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/he_news_12.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/he_news_12.html