The Historian is a members’ magazine and we want to hear from you. We know that many of our readers are actively involved in history in some way and we would love you to share your stories with other members – who knows what you might inspire!

Regular sections		About		Submit your writing!
Letters				Do you want to share your thoughts on the magazine, its content or wider issues in history and heritage? Write us a Letter
Ask The Historian		‘Agony Aunt’ style short responses to readers’ questions		Do you need help with a facet of your research, or just want an answer to the history question that’s been bothering you for ages? Ask The Historian
Feature Articles		Four themed and three non-themed		Have you undertaken a piece of original historical research that you think might interest our readers? Submit a Feature Article. Find out more about contributing a feature article
History Out and About		Local history article written by members about their research		Is there a place you love that has an interesting history, or do you think we should all know more about your local area? Then write us a History Out and About
Doing History		Short article on local or family history written by members or experts which might include ‘how to’ guides for using different historical sources or write ups of members’ history projects which showcase how they have undertaken the process of research as well as its results		Have you used some interesting sources in your local or family history project? Tell us all about it in Doing History
Real Lives		Short article focusing on an unfamiliar historical figure or figures. This could include readers’ family history if it contained an aspect that would be of interest to other members		Have you found a hero or scoundrel in your family’s history? Share their Real Lives
Reviews		Including non-fiction, fiction, podcasts, documentaries etc		Are you interested in reviewing a recent or classic history publication (fiction or non-fiction)? Send us a Review
From Our Branches		Short article focusing on branch activities such as trips, special evenings, new branches or new approaches to running a local HA branch		Has your branch been on a fascinating trip, held an unusual event or just had a really great lecture? Send a write-up From Our Branches

The editorial board considers all submissions on their own merits – no experience is necessary and we are used to working with first-time authors to create high quality content for the magazine. More information about the submission process can be found on the HA website or by contacting the board by email at thehistorian@history.org.uk.