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Teaching History 70
The HA's journal for history teachers
9 Change and Continuity: Some Reflections on the First Year's Implementation of Key Stage 3 History in the National Curriculum - Robert Phillips
13 Implementing the National Curriculum, Term 1 - Ruth Watts
17 History Tasks at Key Stage 3: A Survey from Five Schools - Peter D. John
20...
Teaching History 70
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Why did the Dome fail?
Historian article
History gives us a basis for understanding the groups which people belong to, the countries people live in and the institutions which govern them. It provides a sense of continuity and identity. However, on 31 December 1999 the Queen and Prime Minister opened an exhibition which made no reference to...
Why did the Dome fail?
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Cardiff Branch Programme
Article
Cardiff Branch Programme 2025
"The Crusade Text as Commemorative Artefact: Recent Developments and Future Directions in the Study of the Memorialisation of Crusading" Wednesday 19th February 2025Time: 7pm
Venue: Via Zoom
Description: How medieval societies remembered the protagonists and events of the crusading era represents one of the major developments in crusades scholarship...
Cardiff Branch Programme
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Young Quills 2017 - Longlist Secondary
The Young Quills
Answer: The Historical Association’s The Young Quills selection
The Young Quills are awards for the best new historical fiction for children and young people.
The emphasis is on new – each year lots of books are published for children, many of them covering historical themes. However, are they any good...
Young Quills 2017 - Longlist Secondary
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The Rainbow Circle and the New Liberalism
Historian article
The publication of the first volume of Paddy Ashdown’s Diaries in 2000 has focused renewed attention on the relationship between the Liberal Democrats and the Labour Party. From the first meeting between Ashdown and Tony Blair at the latter’s house on 4 September 1994, less than seven weeks after his...
The Rainbow Circle and the New Liberalism
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Contribute to ‘History’ journal
The Journal of the Historical Association
First published in 1912, History has been a leader in its field ever since. It is unique in its range and variety, packing its pages with stimulating articles, extensive book reviews, and editorial notes. History balances its broad chronological coverage with a wide geographical spread of articles featuring contributions from social, political, cultural, economic...
Contribute to ‘History’ journal
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Significance
Key Concepts
Please note: these links were compiled in 2009. For a more recent resource, please see: What's the Wisdom on: Historical significance.
This selection of Teaching History articles on 'Significance' are highly recommended reading to anyone who wants to get to grips with this key concept. All Teaching History articles are free to HA Secondary Members...
Significance
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English Heritage and Historical Association Local Heritage Project
Article
One year ago (2011), the south eastern branch of English Heritage and the Historical Association came together to see what we could do better in partnership. The outcome was the Local Heritage Partnership Project. The vision was to work together to provide access to and inspiration to carry out local...
English Heritage and Historical Association Local Heritage Project
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Nazi Policy: From persecution to extermination
20th Century German History
In this podcast Sir Ian Kershaw examines how Nazi policy on the Jews progressed from persecution to extermination.
Nazi Policy: From persecution to extermination
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HA Branches in the West Midlands
Branch details by region
Mid-Trent & Mercia Branch
Further details can always be obtained from Trevor James on 01543-258434 or Sylvia Clifford on 01283-536250
Venues and times are listed with each meeting.
All Branch meetings and sessions are free to HA/Branch members but there will be a small charge for visitors.
Mid-Trent Branch Programme
Nuneaton Branch...
HA Branches in the West Midlands
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Ealing Branch Programme
Article
Secretary: Dr Philip Woods. Tel 0208 579 2174. Email philipgwoods@outlook.com
Meetings are usually held on the second Tuesday of each month at Ealing Green Church, W5 5QT, at 7.30pm. Talks are live events but with the speaker’s permission we aim to make a recording available afterwards to those registering on Eventbrite...
Ealing Branch Programme
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Move Me On 146: Knowing enough to be able to start planning
Teaching History feature
This issue's problem: Jim Boswell is constantly anxious about whether he knows enough to be able to start planning.
Jim Boswell is an articulate, enthusiastic student teacher, with previous voluntary work experience teaching English to young asylum-seekers and refugees. Other previous roles in sports coaching and refereeing have clearly paid dividends...
Move Me On 146: Knowing enough to be able to start planning
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Using museums and artefacts
Primary History article
Please note: this article pre-dates the current National Curriculum and some content may be outdated.
Over several years of reporting on primary history, the use of museums and artefacts has been identified in Ofsted reports as an issue for schools to address. Although there is now far greater expertise in...
Using museums and artefacts
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The International Journal Volume 10 Number 2
Journal
International Journal of Historical Learning, Teaching and Research Volume 10, Number 2- Spring 2012.
Marcelo Fronza and Maria Auxiliadora Moreira dos Santos The Conceptions of Objective Historical Knowledge of Young Students in Brazilian High Schools
Olga Magalhaes Historical Narratives of Young Portuguese Students
Rita de Cassia Goncalves Pacheco...
The International Journal Volume 10 Number 2
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Developing enjoyable historical investigations
Primary History article
About 2,000 years ago, a baby was born. No, not that baby. Not Jesus. This baby was a girl. Where she was born and what she was called we don't know but I'll call her Helena - it feels rude to go on just calling her ‘she'. When Helena grew up she became wealthy. Perhaps...
Developing enjoyable historical investigations
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An introduction to ‘History’, the journal of the HA
Information
History is the Journal of the Historical Association. First published in 1912, History has been a leader in its field ever since. It is unique in its range and variety, packing its pages with stimulating articles, extensive book reviews, and editorial notes. History balances its broad chronological coverage with a...
An introduction to ‘History’, the journal of the HA
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An introduction to Teaching History
The HA's journal for secondary history teachers
Teaching History – the HA's journal for secondary history teachers
Teaching History is the UK’s leading professional journal for history teachers at secondary level. Published quarterly with a distribution of over 3,000, Teaching History also boasts a growing international readership. These include teachers, heads of department, trainees, and libraries.
Teaching History is free...
An introduction to Teaching History
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Revision Tips: How To Revise Properly!
GCSE History Guide
To download the PDFs attached to this resource, plus access to a wealth of other online resources from podcasts to articles and publications, support and advice though our “How To”, examination and transition to university guides and careers resources, join the HA today
Revision....how dull! The thought of re-learning the...
Revision Tips: How To Revise Properly!
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Public History Courses
Continuing Professional Development
What is Public History?
Public History is about understanding how the past has affected, and is used by, the present. It brings history to life and helps us understand the relationship between the past and the public at present. Public History can involve history in the community, and a Public...
Public History Courses
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The Historian 112: The Myth of the frontier in the Hollywood western
The magazine of the Historical Association
5 Editorial
6 Nazi aggression: planned or improvised? - Hendrik Karsten Hogrefe (Read Article)
11 The President's Column - Jackie Eales
12 Neville Chamberlain: villain or hero? - Brent Dyck (Read Article)
16 Cyprus: another Middle East issue - Sarah Newman (Read Article)
20 Have gun, will travel: The myth of the...
The Historian 112: The Myth of the frontier in the Hollywood western
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'Wanted, The Elusive Charlie Peace': A Sheffield Killer Of The 1870s As Popular Hero
Historian article
On 28 November 1876, William and John Habron, Irish brothers habitually in trouble with the police, were tried at Manchester Assizes for the murder three months before of Police Constable Nicholas Cock (on the basis of ‘scientific’ footprint evidence at the scene of the crime). The jury found 19 year-old...
'Wanted, The Elusive Charlie Peace': A Sheffield Killer Of The 1870s As Popular Hero
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GCSE to AS level History
Student Guides
Surviving the leap from GCSE to AS level History - the student view.
For many students the transition from GCSE to AS level is one of the hardest stages of their school career. This is the stage where teachers begin to stop guiding you along every step of the way...
GCSE to AS level History
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Progression & Assessment without Levels - Guide
Progression & Assessment
In the 2014 national curriculum for primary and secondary history one of the key differences is that, for the first time since 1991, there are no level descriptions against which you can assess pupils' progress. The new attainment target says simply that:
‘By the end of each key stage, pupils...
Progression & Assessment without Levels - Guide
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An Interview with Jackie
President Interview
An au revoir but not goodbye from outgoing HA President Professor Jackie Eales Jackie Eales has been an enthusiastic President for the last three years who has been very happy to visit many of the branches to give lectures and to assist in key HA events.Jackie's lectures at the HA annual...
An Interview with Jackie
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Medieval 'Signs and Marvels'
Historian article
Medieval ‘Signs and Marvels': insights into medieval ideas about nature and the cosmic order.
Many aspects of life in the Middle Ages puzzle the modern reader but some are stranger than others. What can possibly explain an event reported from Orford Castle, in Suffolk? This is an amazing tale and...
Medieval 'Signs and Marvels'
