We've reached 100! We are proud to announce the publication of the 100th edition of Primary History, dedicated to supporting and inspiring primary educators in the teaching of history. Since its first issue in 1992, Primary History has become a trusted companion for teachers, curriculum leaders, and education researchers across the...

Book Now  (Registration is via Cademy which opens in a new window. Please read the course terms and conditions before registering) What does the course cover? The new short course on Britain and the Romans looks at the Roman arrival, settlement and legacy of the Roman presence in Britain. It...

See the full conference programme Book your place now Catch a train to Newcastle upon Tyne and join us for our annual conference on 15-16 May 2026. In one of the oldest cities of English history (Romans onwards) we have a packed programme of talks and workshops, as well as...

2026 has been declared as the National Year of Reading, a timely reminder of the importance of literacy, but also the power of the written word.  Throughout recorded history the ability to read and write has been an important form of communication, often used to control access to power and...

Each year, the Historical Association runs Young Quills, a competition for published historical fiction for children and young adults (14+). The Young Quills books for each year must be published for the first time in English in the year preceding the competition, which was 2025 for the 2026 competition. Our...

The HA has been a proud partner of the Inspiring History Teaching Awards and in today's announcement, we are very pleased to see so many active participants in HA membership and CPD among the winners. Find out more about the regional winners below. Wednesday 25 March 2026 – Historic Royal Palaces...

We are delighted to announce three new bursaries to fund travel and accommodation expenses for first-time attendees at HA Conference, thanks to a generous donation from an anonymous benefactor.  We know that budgets for professional development are tight and, with travel and accommodation prices increasingly high, it can be difficult...

The HA is excited to support HistFest, a spectacular event taking place this April. HistFest 2026 brings together historians, authors, and broadcasters for a weekend of talks exploring global history – from ancient civilizations and forgotten voices to motherhood, LGBTQ+ history, and literary culture. The programme spans two full days...

6-16 March 2026 is British Science Week (actually ten days) – an annual celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths run by the British Science Association. The story of humankind trying to rationalise, control and develop the world around them is as long as history itself and a strong element of that has...

March is Women’s History Month, which conveniently overlaps with International Women’s Day (IWD). This year’s IWD has the theme 'Give to Gain', emphasising that providing resources and opportunities to women and girls benefits everyone: ‘When women thrive, we all rise’. Where has this message come from? From the real-life experiences of women over generations, which is of...