[Historical Fiction reviewed and nominated by young readers!]  The Historical Association announces the shortlist for the 2010 Young Quills Award. This  prize has two separate categories; Primary and  Secondary, although some books obviously fit into both categories. Books are selected for the shortlist by children reviewers in each category.In order to...

I am delighted to follow Professor Anne Curry as President of the Historical Association. Anne has been a tireless advocate for the HA during her term as President and we recently benefitted in Canterbury from one of her many visits to lecture to the local branches. I am also looking...

We at the BBC are pleased to announce that Domesday Reloaded has launched today. In 1986 the BBC launched an ambitious project to record a snapshot of everyday life across the UK for future generations. A million volunteers took part... Now, 25 years later you can explore the archive online, see...

Primary Teachers need more training for history and they have ideas about what the want to teachThe Historical Association has carried out a survey of Primary teachers across England and Wales revealing that training for teachers at that level is one of their biggest concerns. Primary School Teachers may not...

History is being taught successfully in schools and most pupils enjoy well-planned lessons that extend their knowledge, challenge their thinking and enhance their understanding, according to an Ofsted report published today. However, whole-school curriculum changes have affected the quality of teaching for 11 to 14 year olds.The report History for...

In February 2011, the Department for Education issued a call for evidence regarding the English Baccalaureate, to be considered by a review committee. The Historical Association responded to this call for evidence on behalf of our members. The full submission currently remains the property of the review committee, should they...

Ann Low-Beer (née Smith) died suddenly in Leamington Spa on 12 October 2010.  Her commitment, integrity and clarity enabled her to make a significant contribution to history teaching both in England and in continental Europe.  Born in Hull, she gained a First Class degree in history from Hull University and...

The Hanging Out project focuses on the cultural diversity of 1950s and 1960s youth culture in Camden, Brent, Lambeth and the City of London, which aims to bring this period to life through an exploration of the fashions, music, sport, film and entertainment of the time. The project's vision is...

Thames21, London's leading waterways charity, today launched the capital's first ‘Waterway Treasure Map' - a wiki for the waterways - to record and save the jewels of London's rivers and canals.The charity is calling on Londoners to put their favourite sites on the map now, and help safeguard their future....

In January the Secretary of State for Education announced a review of the National Curriculum in England, which includes a review of history. There have been many reports and rumours about the content and format for the revised history curriculum. The Historical Association (HA) would like to take this opportunity...