Branch Programmes

The HA has over 40 local branches throughout the UK who organise their own programmes of historical lectures and activities, and collectively put on a programme of around 350 history events every year featuring leading historians and researchers. Branch events are open to both members and non-members and are a great way to socialise and meet other people from your local community who share an interest in history. Find your nearest Branch on our map.

Each branch has its own arrangements on entry costs – most don't require booking but please check before attending. Most events are listed in the HA web calendar and you can submit your own events (requires login). 

Many HA branch talks now take place online as well as (or sometimes instead of) in person. All HA national members can attend any local branch talk. Enjoy these talks from the comfort of your home, office or any locality you choose – all you need is access to a device. See all upcoming online branch events, plus our monthly Virtual Branch talks.

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  • Sheffield Branch Programme

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    All enquiries to Janine Baigent janine.baigent@hotmail.com     Meetings are held at the Lecture Theatre, Grayson Building, Birkdale School, Oakholme Road, S10 3DH. Entrance via the Endcliffe Grange Crescent gate.  Parking available. Date is usually the first or second Thursday of the month, doors will open at 7 pm and the...

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  • North London Branch Programme

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    All meetings are held at Jubilee Hall, 2, Parsonage Lane, Enfield, EN2 OAJ at 8pm. Parking is readily available close to the hall. The hall is 10 minutes’ walk from Enfield Chase Station and 15 minutes’ walk from Enfield Town Station, (both overground). All enquiries to the Chair: Cllr. Michael...

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  • Northampton Branch Programme

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    Leicester & Northampton Branches Joint Programme of Online Talks & Activities 2025-26 All talks are online and take place at 6pm-7.30pm. Booking is through Eventbrite. Entry is free of charge. All enquiries for Leicester Branch: Dr Alex Byrne. alexander.bryne@dmu.ac.uk All enquiries for Northampton Branch: Professor Matthew McCormack. Matthew.McCormack@northampton.ac.uk   9...

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  • Cambridge Branch Programme

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    Cambridge Branch Programme 2025 Enquiries to Branch President Dr Sean Lang sf_lang@hotmail.com      Awaiting Programme for 2025-6

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  • Bournemouth, Christchurch, & Poole Branch Programme

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    There is an admission charge of £5 for non- HA members and £3 for students at Monday lectures. Associate membership of the branch is £20 per year. Monday evening lectures take place at 7.25 pm at the West Cliff Hotel, Durley Chine Rd BH2 5JS. Free parking is available in the...

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  • Norfolk & Norwich Branch Programme

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    Norfolk & Norwich Programme 2025 - 26 For all enquiries, please contact Simon Kinder norwichha@gmail.com Venue: Gresham's School, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 6EA HA members free, visitors £5 per event. Branch Associate membership is £15 per year.     Sunday 19 October 2025, 2.15pm for a 2.30pm start Venue: Gresham’s Senior...

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  • Gwent Branch Programme

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    All enquiries to Tessa Merrett tessamerrett@gmail.com  01495 225752 Meetings are held at St Augustine’s Church Hall (immediately behind the church), Commercial Street, Pontllanfraith, Blackwood, NP12 2JG There is a large free car park next to the church and church hall. The entrance to the car park is off the roundabout...

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