Historical Assoc
@histassoc
The Association continues to support the study, teaching and enjoyment of history at all levels. Today there are over 50 branches around the UK.
CONGRATULATIONS to @chrisvickwrites whose excellent novel Shadow Creatures is the recipient of a Young Quills Award. We were delighted to spend time at the awards ceremony with @histassoc who are so passionate about keeping history live for all ages 📚 💫
Student perceptions of history We’re inviting GCSE and A-level students to take part in a quick survey about their views on history and future careers. By sharing their perspectives, students will help shape more support for careers linked to history. shorturl.at/SseM6
Over the moon that my Cunning Plan on teaching interfaith coexistence in medieval Muslim Spain is getting published in the @histassoc
Tonight we will announce the winners of the Young Quills awards for historical fiction for children & YA- before we reveal the winners find out what the school children reviewers thought of all the books Young Quills reviews 2025 / Historical Association history.org.uk/primary/module…
There is still time to register for our free webinar series on Jane Austen and Georgian England starting today at 5.00 history.org.uk/historian/cate…
A new year, but so little has changed…Power politics in the Middle East have always been blood-thirsty, brutal and shocking…read on for more medieval mayhem @Medievalists @YaleBooks @RHULHistory @histassoc @latineast x.com/DrSteveTibble/…
A new year, but so little has changed…Power politics in the Middle East have always been blood-thirsty, brutal and shocking…read on for more medieval mayhem @Medievalists @YaleBooks @RHULHistory @histassoc @latineast
📢 On Wednesday 4th June, Zack Edwards and Benny Brown from @WilfredOwenSch competed in an on-line, public speaking competition organised by @histassoc We are so proud of both boys and excited to support Zack when he competes in the final in early July. 🌟
An article here from @catherinepriggs regarding SEND and history teaching for @histassoc OBHD. Use the links at the end to delve into more! onebighistorydepartment.com/2025/06/01/sen… #historyteachers #SEND
Really excited about presenting this series for @histassoc – starting this Wednesday, 4 June, 4pm. In the first webinar, Jacob and I will explain why we think children don't need to 'do history' to learn history. Recordings will be available. Link below! 🔗👇
The Djinn's Apple by @DjamilaMorani translated by @SawadHussain has been shortlisted for the @histassoc's 2025 Young Quills Awards for historical fiction! history.org.uk/secondary/cate… #TheDjinnsApple #historicalfiction #YAfiction #crimefiction #books
I am thrilled to be on the shortlist for the @histassoc Young Quills Book Award. Even being on the long list is an honour for us writers of history. Thank you. history.org.uk/primary/catego… @BarringtonStoke @DLuxAssociates
For #LocalHistoryMonth join us at #CumbernauldLib to hear from North Lanarkshire Council's archivist about the records of the Cumbernauld Development Corporation and how to use them. To book a free place call 01236 632702. For more info: culturenl.co.uk/bz9s #ArchivesRevealed
Congratulations to @sue_klauber. #Cobalt has been shortlisted for the Young Quills #historicalfiction prize by @histassoc. This is fantastic news!
Delighted to announce my novel ROMAN BOY has been shortlisted for a @histassoc Young Quills Award - congrats to all my co-shortlistees! Winners tba in July - @lucyearley2 @TheAgencyBooks @WalkerBooksUK share.google/5NrhWsCa8ofu6c…
Very fine shortlist for the Young Quills Award 2025 ⭐️ @histassoc competition for published historical fiction for children and young adults (14+). (Congrats @jprosewriter & @SarahHaggerHolt !) history.org.uk/primary/catego…
Young Quills shortlist for 2025 history.org.uk/secondary/cate… Thrilled and pleased as a whole bowl of punch, Shadow Creatures is shortlisted for the @histassoc Young Quillls award. As is fellow @_ZephyrBooks writer @AnneliseGray.
Holy guacamole🥑. Dido’s last #CircusMaximus adventure has been shortlisted for the @histassoc Young Quills prize. My first ever shortlisting and I am SO damn pleased. 🥳🙏🐎 🍸@chrisvickwrites, also up there for @_ZephyrBooks! 🥳 history.org.uk/primary/catego…
Our very own @MrBartlettHist and @bovlia making a splash at the @histassoc conference this weekend, discussing their brilliant work on crafting and refining the KS3 curriculum. Proud of them both!
Hilton Hotel Newcastle Gateshead - Hotels in Newcastle - UK @histassoc conference is here in 2026!!! For the first time in 30 years I don’t have to go ‘down south’ see you there I hope! 💕💥🫶👋🏻🥰 @HiltonHotels hilton.com/en/hotels/nclh…