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 2012 will be:  

Spirit of Normandy Trust Prize for GCSE/A Level students: for individual work on any aspect of British involvement in the Second World War                                   

Spirit of Normandy Trust Prize for Key Stage 3: for individual work on any aspect of British involvement in the Second World War

GCSE World War 1 Prize: for individual coursework on any aspect of the First World War

Key Stage 3 World War 1 Prize: for any individual work on the First World War

GCSE Modern World Prize: for individual coursework on any aspect of the Modern World

16-19 Local History Prize for Schools and Colleges: for individual personal enquiries into Local History

GCSE Local History Prize: for individual coursework on a Local History theme

Key Stage 3 Local History Prize: for individual work on any Local History theme

Mid-Trent Historical Association Prize for the Best Secondary 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 in 2012 will be 31 July.