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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  • Sheffield Branch Programme

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    For all branch enquiries to Michael Clarke m.s.clarke@birkdaleschool.org.uk Meetings are held at the Lecture Theatre, Grayson Building, Birkdale School, Oakholme Road, Sheffield S10 3DH. Entrance via the Endcliffe Crescent gate. Parking available on site. Usually held the first or second Thursday of the month. Doors will open at 7pm and...

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  • North London Branch Programme

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    All meetings are held at Jubilee Hall, 2, Parsonage Lane, Enfield, EN2 OAJ at 8pm. Parking is readily available close to the hall. The hall is 10 minutes’ walk from Enfield Chase Station and 15 minutes’ walk from Enfield Town Station, (both overground). Chairman: Cllr. Michael Rye, OBE, BA(Hons), PGCE,...

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  • Northampton Branch Programme

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    Leicester & Northampton Branches Joint Programme of Online Talks & Activities 2026-27 All talks are online and take place at 6pm-7.30pm. Booking is through Eventbrite. Entry is free of charge. All enquiries for Leicester Branch: Dr Alex Bryne. alexander.bryne@dmu.ac.uk All enquiries for Northampton Branch: Professor Matthew McCormack. Matthew.McCormack@northampton.ac.uk    ...

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  • Cambridge Branch Programme

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    Cambridge Branch Programme  Enquiries to Branch President Dr Sean Lang sf_lang@hotmail.com      Awaiting Programme for 2026-7

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  • Bournemouth, Christchurch, & Poole Branch Programme

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    There is an admission charge of £5 for non- HA members and £3 for students at Monday lectures. Associate membership of the branch is £20 per year. Monday evening lectures take place at 7.25 pm at the West Cliff Hotel, Durley Chine Rd BH2 5JS. Free parking is available in the...

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  • Norfolk & Norwich Branch Programme

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    Branch contact All enquiries to Mr Simon Kinder (Secretary) via email: norwichha@gmail.com Venues: This varies. Our main venue is currently The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1TF. We are also exploring links with the UEA. In both cases, car parks are close to the venue.    Associate membership £20...

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  • Gwent Branch Programme

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    Enquiries to Jane Morris 07741455539. davies-jane1@sky.com All talks begin at 7pm and are held at St Augustine’s Church Hall, Commercial Street, Pontllanfraith, Blackwood, NP12 2JG (on road B4251 access to the large car park is directly off the roundabout). Associate branch membership - £20 per year, guests £5 per meeting....

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