Local History Matters from the British Association For Local History (BALH). Each episode highlights key people and projects from the local history world.
Series 5 Episode 1: Tim Hamilton: The New Forest during the First World War
Welcome to this episode in the fifth series of Local History Matters, the podcast run by the British Association for Local History (BALH) to highlight hidden local histories. In this series, we will be discussing with researchers how they got into their field of study, and what their topic can tell us about local history more generally.
In this episode, Nick Saunders shares insights into the history of the New Forest during the First World War, and its connection to the Indian Army.
Nick is a historian, writer and speaker who is Chairman of the Milton Heritage Society. He writes on a wide range of historical subjects, and his MA dissertation focused on the experiences of the Indian Army in the New Forest during the First World War.
You can follow along with the conversation about this podcast by using the hashtag #LocalHistoryMatters, and keep up to date with the work the BALH does by visiting our website https://www.balh.org.uk/ or following us on social media @BALHNews.
Music credits: Trendsetter, Mood Maze, Uppbeat.io
6 Mar 2025
Series 4 Episode 5: Laura Yeoman: Engaging with Archives
Archivist Laura Yeoman discusses how archives and libraries enrich local history research and shares insights as Access and Digital Engagement Archivist for the Borthwick Institute in this interview.
9 Dec 2024
Series 4 Episode 4: Graham Palmer: The Terror and the Light: a story stretched on Thomas Cromwell's rack
Historian Graham Palmer discusses the implications of a 16th-century spy incident in Royston during Thomas Cromwell's time, revealing the consequences of political actions on a small market town in this interview.
6 Dec 2024
Series 4 Episode 3: Simon Briercliffe: Black Country Living History Museum
Historian Dr. Simon Briercliffe reveals stories uncovered through his work at the Black Country Living History Museum, focusing on migrant communities in the region in this interview.
1 Nov 2024
Series 4 Episode 2: Mary Fraser: The role of the British police and Home Front food production in the Great War.
Social researcher Dr. Mary Fraser examines the British police's role and Home Front food production during the Great War, revealing insights into local history in an interview.
4 Mar 2022
Series 2 Episode 1: Local history photographer and the Local History Photographer of the Year competition
Megan Kelleher and Catherine Warr discuss the Local History Photographer of the Year competition, highlighting its importance in preserving local heritage in this interview episode.
15 Mar 2021
Series 1 Episode 6: Community Archives and Local History with Ellie Pridgeon
Dr. Ellie Pridgeon discusses community archiving projects and the impact of born-digital records on preserving history for future generations in this interview episode.
1 Mar 2021
Series 1 Episode 5: Name and Place: One-Name Studies, One-Place Studies and Local History Research with Paul Carter and Pam Smith
Paul Carter and Pam Smith explore Name and Place, a new data management and mapping app, for local history research, including tips for starting a one-place study in this interview episode.
15 Feb 2021
Series 1 Episode 4: Using School Records for Local History Research with Elizabeth Wells
Archivist Elizabeth Wells illuminates how Westminster School Archives' diverse collections, from ancient artifacts to modern digital records, enrich local history research in this interview.
1 Feb 2021
Series 1 Episode 3: Uncovering what life was like in 1540s Scotland with Dr Amy Blakeway
Dr. Amy Blakeway reveals 1540s Scotland's daily life, including women's roles, war's impact, and espionage fears, while offering archival research tips in this interview episode.
18 Jan 2021
Series 1 Episode 2: Hidden Treasures in your Local Museum with Emma Warren
Museum curator Emma Warren reveals the hidden treasures and daily operations within local museums, highlighting their value to history researchers in this interview episode.
4 Jan 2021
Series 1 Episode 1: National Records, Local History and the 1921 Census with Jessamy Carlson
Jessamy Carlson from The National Archives explores using national records like the 1921 census for local history research, offering insights for historical analysis in this interview.
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Laura Yeoman
Graham Palmer
Simon Briercliffe
Dr Mary Fraser
Ellie Pridgeon
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