Young Historian Competition 2011

So-called 'Priest King' statue, Mohenjo-daro, late Mature Harappan period, National Museum, Karachi, Pakistan.

This initiative has been celebrating the achievements of young historians in schools for over twenty years. It is largely funded by the Historical Association and the Spirit of Normandy Trust. It has an annual award scheme and also funds some special events, such as the annual Young Historian Day at Tutbury Castle in Staffordshire. The Young Historian Project seeks to encourage young people to be historians and to encourage their teachers in this great endeavour.

The Award categories in 2011 will be:  

Spirit of Normandy Trust Prize for Primary Schools: for individual or group work on any aspect of British involvement in the Second World War                      

Primary Local History Prize: for individual or group work on any Local History theme

Primary Prize for Local History and Citizenship: for individual or group work that promotes citizenship through Local History

Primary Indus Valley Civilisation Prize: for individual or group work relating to the Indus Valley Civilisation

Mid-Trent Historical Association Prize for the Best Primary School History Magazine  

The purpose of these Prizes is to encourage classroom History and we wish to celebrate the quality of what is produced in your classrooms and not to create the need for extra work!  

Enquiries about these Prizes are most welcome and further particulars can be obtained from the Young Historian Project, 36 Heritage Court, Lichfield, Staffordshire WS14 9ST [sae please], or phone to discuss the details with our Director, Dr Trevor James on 01543-301097.  

The closing date for entries will be 31 July in 2011