Branch Programmes

The HA has over 40 local branches throughout the UK who organise their own programmes of historical lectures and activities, and collectively put on a programme of around 350 history events every year featuring leading historians and researchers. Branch events are open to both members and non-members and are a great way to socialise and meet other people from your local community who share an interest in history. Find your nearest Branch on our map.

Each branch has its own arrangements on entry costs most don't require booking but please check before attending. Most events are listed in the HA web calendar and you can submit your own events (requires login). 

Many HA branch talks now take place online as well as (or sometimes instead of) in person. All HA national members can attend any local branch talk. Enjoy these talks from the comfort of your home, office or any locality you choose – all you need is access to a device. See all upcoming online branch events, plus our monthly Virtual Branch talks.

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  • Isle of Wight Branch Programme

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    All enquiries to Caroline Jacobs, Secretary  email: jacobscme@gmail.com phone: 07988171708 Unless otherwise stated, meetings take place at Hunnyhill Room Riverside Centre, The Quay, Newport, PO30 2QR Meetings start at 7.30pm and finish at approximately 9pm.  Doors open at 7pm Talks free to Associate branch members, National HA members and Students, visitors £3. Branch...

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  • Lincoln Branch Programme

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    Branch contact All enquiries to Dr Sarah Longair slongair@lincoln.ac.uk Venue: All talks start at 6.15 on the dates below in Minerva Building, University of Lincoln, Brayford Pool, LN6 7TS. The University car parks can be used from 6pm as pay and display. Refreshments will be served from 5.45. Associate membership...

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  • Nottingham Branch Programme

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    If you wish to attend, you need to reserve a seat at a meeting, please email Chris Wrigley a week before: chris.wrigley@nottingham.ac.uk Meetings are held at 2pm on Wednesdays in Bromley House Library, Angel Row, Nottingham (with your back to the City Hall, the Library entrance is on the left,...

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  • Central London Branch Programme

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    For all enquires and for events where pre-booking is required, please contact: Jill Kilsby MA, MBA, 8 Purley Oaks Road, Sanderstead, Surrey, CR2 ONP Email: jillkilsby2012@live.co.uk | Tel: 07957 627783 All talks start at 2pm and take place at St. Anne’s Church 55 Dean Street, London W1S 6AF, Allen Room, first floor...

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  • Hampstead & North West London Branch Programme

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    Meetings are held at 8pm on the third Thursday of the month September to April (excluding December) at Fellowship House, 136a Willifield Way, London NW11 6YD. Please email dudleyramiles@googlemail.com or mandycaller@googlemail.com for Zoom details. The cost of Membership is £15 (£10 if joining after Christmas), and the visitor fee will...

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  • Richmond & Twickenham Branch Programme

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    Enquiries: Richard Turk at richardgturk@yahoo.com or call 07958 729526 Entry to meetings is free for HA members, non-members £3 per meeting. Local membership of the Branch is £18 per year. All Meetings begin at 8pm (except May which starts at7.30pm) and take place at Richmond Library Annexe, Quadrant Road, Richmond upon Thames, TW9...

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  • Manchester Branch Programme (with Liverpool and Chester)

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    Entry to meetings is free to HA members, non-members £4 per meeting. We are delighted to be able to welcome our members and interested members of the public to our 2026-2027 series of events! Of course, circumstances are always changeable and so events may be changed or cancelled at short...

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  • Swansea Branch Programme

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    Enquiries to Liz McSloy FHA, Branch Secretary historyliz1565@yahoo.com 07810 304616 All meetings take place at the National Waterfront Museum, Oystermouth Road, Swansea, SA1 3RD at 11am. All talks are free to attend The museum does not have a car park but there are a number of pay and display car...

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  • Nuneaton Branch Programme

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    Enquiries to Branch Secretary Michael Arnold. michael.arnold@cantab.net tel 07785 337147 Venue:  Unless otherwise stated talks start at 7.30pm on Thursdays at Chilvers Coton Heritage Centre 4 Avenue Road, Nuneaton CV11 4LU. Ample parking available. Associate membership is £15 per year. Talks free to national HA members and students, visitors: voluntary...

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  • Mid-Trent Branch Programme

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    All enquiries to Trevor James on 01543-258434 (trevorjamescroydon@gmail.com) or Sylvia Clifford on 01283-536250 Mid-Trent Programme 2026 - 27 is coming soon   

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  • West Wiltshire Branch Programme

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    Branch contact All enquiries to Mrs Jenny Ladd jladd242@gmail.com tel 01373 830514 M 07724 210 851 Venue: All talks start at 7.30pm and take place in St. Thomas’ Church Hall, York Buildings, Trowbridge, Wilts. BA14 8PT. Free parking on the road, limited free parking next to Church. Associate membership £15...

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  • Beckenham & Bromley Branch Programme

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    Entry to meetings is free for HA members and £5 for visitors. Associate membership of the branch is £20 for 2026/2027 or £30 with our monthly news bulletin, the Beckenham Historian. All meetings take place at 7.30 p.m. in Christ Church Hall, Fairfield Road, Beckenham, BR3 3LE unless otherwise stated....

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  • Plymouth Branch Programme

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    www.ha-plymouth.org.uk   Enquiries to Alan H. Cousins Tel. 01752 843750 a.cousins345@btinternet.com  Booking for lectures: Booking is easy - just click on the title of the lecture and it will take you to the Eventbrite page. Eventbrite tickets will be free to Members; otherwise £6 or concessions £4. Meetings start at...

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  • Bath Branch Programme

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    Entry to lectures is free for national HA members and Bath Branch local members who have paid an annual subscription (£18). Visitors are welcome and are asked to pay £6 per lecture. For more information please contact Mike Short, Branch Secretary, mikeshort20@btinternet.com or 01225 812945. Lectures begin at 7.30 pm...

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  • Canterbury Branch Programme

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    Branch contact: All enquiries to Mr Patrick McKeating hacanterburybranch@gmail.com    Venues: All talks are held on Thursdays, starting at 7.00pm at different venues around Canterbury, as listed below.   Branch membership: £10 a year. Non-members pay £5 to attend each lecture; students go free.   Branch website: no website but...

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  • Bolton Branch Programme

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    All enquiries to Mrs Melissa Wright mwright@boltonschool.org.uk 07912369060 Branch Website: https://boltonhistoricalassociation.wordpress.com X = @BoltonHistory BlueSky = @boltonhistory.bsky.social Facebook =Bolton Historical Association Bolton Branch Programme 2026-27    Monday 14 September 2026 Joanna Williams, Manchester author, biographer and historian The Great Miss Lydia Becker, Suffragist, Scientist and Trailblazer Fifty years before women...

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  • Portsmouth Branch Programme

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    Unless otherwise stated, all talks start at 7pm and finish no later than 8.30pm. The venue for talks is: Room 1.09, Park Building, King Henry I St, Portsmouth, PO1 2BZ. Pay on arrival: £4 per lecture, or £20 for all lectures from October to May. Students and HA members pay...

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  • West Surrey Branch Programme

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    Branch contact All enquiries to membershipwsha@yahoo.co.uk or Telephone: 01784 435630 Venue: All meetings start at 7.30pm and will be held at St Nicolas’ Hall, Bury Street, Guildford, GU2 4AW. The nearest car park is Portsmouth Road Car Park (GU2 4BW). Early arrival advised.  Associate membership £20 per year. Talks free...

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  • Winchester Branch Programme

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    All enquiries to Hon Secretary Eleanor Yates – email historicalassocwinchester@outlook.com or text or call 07973 427915 Lectures will be held in the Winchester College Science Lecture Theatre, Science School, Kingsgate Road, Winchester, SO23 9PG at 7.30pm. There is parking behind the science school and disabled access to the Theatre. Please ask if...

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  • Essex Branch Programme

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    Talks on Saturdays, 2.30pm, Trinity Methodist Church, Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2XB. Please check the calendar on this website for details. Visitors and prospective members warmly welcomed -£5 Associate Members fee £15.00 / £20.00 for 2 members at same address For all branch enquiries please contact Tony Tuckwell: 01245 256423...

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