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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Bolton Branch Programme

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    All enquiries to Mrs Melissa Wright mwright@boltonschool.org.uk 07912369060 All talks start at 6.30pm on the first Monday of the month (except Sept & Jan), and takes place in the Sutcliffe Suite, Bolton School Girls’ Division, Bolton School, Chorley New Road, Bolton BL1 4PA. Free parking is available in the Girls...

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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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  • Bristol Branch Programme

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    Please contact Mary Feerick, Secretary Maryfeerick@gmail.com or 0117 9442898 with any enquiries. Annual branch membership is £15. All lectures are free to National HA members as well as University of Bristol staff & all students. Guests pay £5 on the door for a single lecture. Further details are available on...

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  • Buckinghamshire Branch Programme

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    Enquiries to Mrs. Terry Bloxham (Hon Secretary), 138 High Street, Aylesbury, HP20 1RB Tel: 07952 703535  E-mail: secretarybucksha@gmail.com Meetings are being held on Wednesdays at 8 pm online via Zoom (except for the June event which will be in-person) Buckinghamshire Historical Association Admission to meetings is free to full and...

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  • Cambridge Branch Programme

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    Cambridge Branch Programme 2025 Enquiries to Branch President Dr Sean Lang sf_lang@hotmail.com      Awaiting Programme for 2025-6

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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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  • Cardiff Branch Programme

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    Cardiff Branch Programme 2025-26     All enquiries to Professor Peter Edbury Edbury@cardiff.ac.uk or Dr Paul Webster WebsterP@cardiff.ac.uk All talks start at 7pm via Zoom or Teams. A link to the talk is provided by email from Dr Webster. All talks are free and Zoom/Teams allow us to have speakers...

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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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  • Chichester Branch Programme

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    All enquiries to Mr Alex Bristow alexjbristow@outlook.com tel 01903 505554 Meetings start at 7.30pm (except Saturday at 2.30pm) at Friends Meeting House, Priory Road, Chichester PO19 1NX Associate membership £20 per year (£30 for couples) visitors £5. Free for full HA members.     Chichester Branch Programme 2026-7    ...

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  • Conwy Borough Branch Programme

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    Branch Contact: Gemma Campbell conwyboroughha@gmail.com    Meetings are held on the third Monday of the month at Sheldons, 8 Penrhyn Rd, Colwyn Bay LL29 8LG unless otherwise stated.  Refreshments will be available to purchase (payment not included with the talk).   Doors open at 6.30 for refreshments and networking, talks begin at...

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  • Ealing Branch Programme

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    All enquiries to Dr Philip Woods philipgwoods@outlook.com tel. 07922046578 All talks (with the exception of November meeting) start at 7.30pm on the second Tuesday of the month, and take place at Ealing Green Church, The Green, Ealing, W5 5QT. For details of transport and parking please see our website. Talks...

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  • East Sussex Branch Programme

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    For all branch enquiries please contact Dr John Oliphant at john@johnoliphant.net or telephone 07910 672 131 All meetings will be held on Thursdays from 7-9 pm at St Saviour’s Church Hall, South Street, Eastbourne BN21 4UT. Entry is free to members, and visitor fees are £2 per lecture. Annual associate branch membership...

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  • Edinburgh & the East of Scotland Branch Programme

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    All enquiries to Ms Katie Hunter Email EdinburghandEastHA@outlook.com Tel 07847314755 (out of working hours)  Talks USUALLY take place at 6pm in Old Medical School, Doorway 4, Edinburgh University, but always check the location of the individual event. No parking on site, good public transport. Associate membership £20 per year. Talks...

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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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  • Exeter & District Branch Programme

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    Thursday 12th February 2026 4.40 p.m. at Exeter College Exeter, Hele Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4JS (tel:+441392400500) Tower Lecture Theatre (use reception entrance at Hele Road site; directions will be given). Parking is available in the roads around the College but is metered. The English Civil War (1642-1646) Professor Mark...

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  • Glasgow & West of Scotland Branch Programme

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    All enquiries to Mrs Marie Davidson davidsonmh@googlemail.com  tel 01419561172 All meetings are held at 11am on the second Saturday of the month at Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church Observatory Road, Glasgow West End G12 9AR. Associate membership £20 per year. Talks free to national HA members and students, visitors £5.  ...

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  • Gloucestershire Branch Programme

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    Image credit: The cloister of Gloucester Cathedral. Photograph by David Iliff, via Wikimedia Commons; license: CC BY-SA 3.0 Unported   Branch contact: Robert Sutton, 01242 574889, histassocglos@gmail.com Venue: venues vary. Please see details in individual events below.   Members and students: Free Visitor fee: £4, Branch website: www.haglos.co.uk   Gloucestershire Branch Programme 2026-7...

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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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