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  • History 357

      The Journal of the Historical Association, Volume 103, Issue 357
    All HA members have access to all History journal articles (Wiley Online Library site). To access History content:  1. Sign in to the HA website (top right of any page)2. Then click this link to allow access to History content on the Wiley site.   NB all links below go to the Wiley Online Library site and open in a new window or tab. Access the full edition online A...
    History 357
  • Census 2021: using the census in the history classroom

      Article
    As we approach the next census in March 2021, we are reminded of what a rich historical source the census is. For historians, using the census can shine a light on particular people and places – a snapshot in time. Big stories can be told through a sharp local lens...
    Census 2021: using the census in the history classroom
  • Teaching History 169: A Time and a Place

      The HA's journal for secondary history teachers
    02 Editorial (Read article) 03 HA Secondary News 04 HA Update – Teaching local history at Key Stage 3 08 From temple to forum: teaching final-year history students to become critical museum visitors – Michael Harcourt (Read article) 16 Triumphs Show: Using 360° VR technology with the GCSE Historic Environment study...
    Teaching History 169: A Time and a Place
  • Primary History 90

      The primary education journal of the Historical Association
    04 Editorial (Read article) 06 HA Update 10 Jubilee medals: celebration and creation – Polly Gillow (Read article) 12 The Queen in procession – Karin Doull (Read article) 15 Significance and interpretation: what are these concepts and why are they important in primary history? – Glenn Carter (Read article) 22 Happy and Glorious:...
    Primary History 90
  • Planning and reviewing primary history

      HA Primary Subject Leader Area
    While many aspects of the teaching of history will be covered in general school policies, e.g. assessment, much will also depend on the subject leader helping colleagues to teach history in a coherent and efficient way. The content of history is infinite and some guidance will be needed on how...
    Planning and reviewing primary history
  • Primary History 70

      The primary education journal of the Historical Association
    04 Editorial 05 HA Primary News 06 Learning in the Early Years through Local People and Places: developing historical concepts in the Early Years Foundation Stage - Alison Hales (Read article) 08 Enquiry: developing puzzling, enjoyable, effective historical investigations - Ian Dawson (Read article) 15 Key Stage 1 local history...
    Primary History 70
  • History 350

      The Journal of the Historical Association
    All HA members have access to all History journal articles (Wiley Online Library site). To access History content:  1. Sign in to the HA website (top right of any page)2. Then click this link to allow access to History content on the Wiley site.   NB all links below go to the Wiley Online Library site and open in a new window or tab. Access the full edition online Alexander...
    History 350
  • Teaching History 144: History for All

      The HA's journal for secondary history teachers
    02 Editorial 03 HA Secondary News 04 Paula Worth - Which women were executed for witchcraft? And which pupils cared? Low-attaining Year 8 use fiction to tackle three demons: extended reading, diversity and causation (Read article) 16 Yosanne Vella - The gradual transformation of historical situations: understanding ‘change and continuity'...
    Teaching History 144: History for All
  • Primary History 98: Out now

      Article
    Read Primary History 98 This edition goes to print when the post-election landscape in still hazy, especially regarding the role of history in the primary curriculum. We can remain optimistic that history will be a key part of a broad and balanced curriculum. As we patiently await future changes (it...
    Primary History 98: Out now
  • Film: Writing history - The Life & Legend of the Sultan Saladin

      Writing history featuring Professor Jonathan Phillips
    In this first film from our new ‘meet the author’ series Professor Jonathan Phillips explores the memory of Sultan Saladin not just in the West but also in the Middle East, and how he researched this information in preparation for his new book. In this interview we ask questions about...
    Film: Writing history - The Life & Legend of the Sultan Saladin
  • History 386-387

      The Journal of the Historical Association, Volume 109, Issue 386-387
    All HA members have access to all History journal articles (Wiley Online Library site). To access History content:  1. Sign in to the HA website (top right of any page)2. Then click this link to allow access to History content on the Wiley site.   NB all links below go to the Wiley Online Library site and open in a new window or tab. Access the full edition online  State...
    History 386-387
  • Film: Primary History at greater depth

      Primary History Workshop Annual Conference 2019
    This primary workshop took place at at the Historical Association Annual Conference, Chester, May 2019. In this session, Stuart explored the principles of how working at greater depth can be applied into history units of work to allow the most able of learners to excel and fully reach their potential in history...
    Film: Primary History at greater depth
  • Teaching History 185: Out now

      The HA's journal for secondary history teachers
    Read Teaching History 185: Missing stories In their prologue to What is History Now? (published earlier this year to mark the 60th anniversary of E.H. Carr’s seminal work), Helen Carr and Susannah Lipscomb both admit to owning a ruler of rulers: a list of monarchs of Britain from the year...
    Teaching History 185: Out now
  • Out and About: exploring Lancaster’s ‘glocal’ history online and on foot

      Historian feature
    The city of Lancaster has many important historical landmarks from both the medieval period and the time of the Industrial Revolution. In this article Sunita Abraham and Christopher Donaldson describe the thinking behind a guided historical tour they have devised for the city. This involves engaging with modern technology, placing Lancaster within a...
    Out and About: exploring Lancaster’s ‘glocal’ history online and on foot
  • Teaching History 182: Out now

      Article
    Read Teaching History 182 The editorial in the previous edition of Teaching History began by recognising that 2020 would go down in history as the year of the coronavirus pandemic. The words you are reading now were written in the aftermath of another long period of partial school closure in...
    Teaching History 182: Out now
  • Four objects in search of a story: why artefacts matter in history

      Primary History article
    The well-known children’s historical fiction author Tom Palmer relates how he uses artefacts as an important element in encouraging children to read and engage with history. The examples are from the First and Second World Wars, but artefacts from any period can make an excellent stimulus as well as an...
    Four objects in search of a story: why artefacts matter in history
  • Film: What's the wisdom on... Historical Interpretations (Primary)

      Article
    Please note: the 'What's the Wisdom On' film series has been produced principally for secondary school history teachers, however some of the content is transferrable to a primary setting. Secondary members can view the film here We know how difficult life is for teachers in the current circumstances. We also understand your need...
    Film: What's the wisdom on... Historical Interpretations (Primary)
  • The Wolfson History Prize shortlist 2023

      5th September 2023
    Running on a different timetable to previous years, the Wolfson History Prize shortlist has now been announced. The Prize is an important contributor to marking the significance of historical scholarship and writer. The winner will be announced in November. Bringing new stories from history to light, and challenging readers to...
    The Wolfson History Prize shortlist 2023
  • Teaching History 176: Widening Vistas

      The HA's journal for secondary history teachers
    02 Editorial (Read article) 03 HA Secondary News 04 HA Update: thinking beyond boundaries – Jason Todd (Read article for free) 10 Visions of America: using historical discourse to find narrative coherence in the GCSE period study – Alex Ford (Read article) 22 What’s The Wisdom On... evidences and sources (Read article)...
    Teaching History 176: Widening Vistas
  • History 349

      The Journal of the Historical Association
    All HA members have access to all History journal articles (Wiley Online Library site). To access History content:  1. Sign in to the HA website (top right of any page)2. Then click this link to allow access to History content on the Wiley site.   NB all links below go to the Wiley Online Library site and open in a new window or tab. Access the full edition online 1....
    History 349
  • History 384-385

      The Journal of the Historical Association, Volume 109, Issue 384-385
    All HA members have access to all History journal articles (Wiley Online Library site). To access History content:  1. Sign in to the HA website (top right of any page)2. Then click this link to allow access to History content on the Wiley site.   NB all links below go to the Wiley Online Library site and open in a new window or tab. Access the full edition online  Richard,...
    History 384-385
  • Diversity in Primary History

      Primary History articles and resources
    There has been much emphasis on ensuring that we teach a balanced history curriculum which reflects diversity. Teachers often ask the Historical Association where they can get their ideas and find examples of good practice. From the start, the journal Primary History has addressed the many strands of a diverse...
    Diversity in Primary History
  • Historical anniversaries 2023-24

      3rd October 2023
    Some things are important every year; others only seem to hit our radar when it’s a significant anniversary – think Bonfire Night versus The Battle of Waterloo. That is why we refresh and update our anniversaries calendar every year. For what is left of 2023 we have the 75th anniversary...
    Historical anniversaries 2023-24
  • History 348

      The Journal of the Historical Association
    All HA members have access to all History journal articles (Wiley Online Library site). To access History content:  1. Sign in to the HA website (top right of any page)2. Then click this link to allow access to History content on the Wiley site.   NB all links below go to the Wiley Online Library site and open in a new window or tab. Access the full edition online Magna...
    History 348
  • Teaching History 180: How History Works

      The HA's journal for secondary history teachers
    02 Editorial: How History Works (read article for free) 03 HA Secondary News   04 HA Update   10 Curating the imagined past: world building in the history curriculum – Michael Hill (read article) 21 Staying with the shot: shaping the question, lengthening the narrative, broadening the meaning of transatlantic slavery...
    Teaching History 180: How History Works