One of the HA’s aims is to bring you accessible and enjoyable history wherever you are based and whatever amount of time you have to dedicate to it. That's why we work to put together a regular programme of events with a variety of formats and delivery. You might prefer the social element of a face-to-face lecture from a local branch in your area, the convenience of a one-off online webinar, an ongoing course with regular online workshops, or a mixed economy that fits into other demands on your schedule.

Don't forget to also look at our branches calendar for many more events taking place across the UK this season.

Please note that for all webinars we recommend listening live in order to interact with the presenter and make the most of the experience. If you have suggestions of events you'd like to see us develop, please email enquiries@history.org.uk

Upcoming events 

* Free and exclusive to HA members but must be booked in advance
** Free and open to all - a recording will be made available to members after the event has taken place
† Requires course registration

Date/Time	Title & link		Speaker		Type		Format
2 May, 4-5.00pm	Adjusting the Lens: Understanding Early Modern England, India, and the Origins of Empire*		Professor Nandini Das		Subject knowledge		Live webinar
21 May, 7.30-9.00pm	Shylock’s Venice**		Harry Freedman		Virtual Branch		Live webinar
18 June, 4-5.00pm	Prosthetics and Assistive Technology in Ancient Greece and Rome: everything you never knew you wanted to know*		Dr Jane Draycott		Subject knowledge		Live webinar
19 June, 7.30-9.00pm	The Chinese Communist Revolution of 1949: Diaries and Personal Experiences**		Professor Henrietta Harrison		Virtual Branch		Live webinar
15 July, 4-5.00pm	Henry VIII on Tour: finding a new perspective on the Tudors*		Anthony Musson		Subject knowledge		Live webinar
18 July. 7.30-9.00pm	Women of the Anarchy**		Sharon Bennett Connolly		Virtual Branch		Live webinar
17 September, 7.30-9.00pm	The Vagabond v the Mendicity Society: Fear and Loathing on the Streets of London**		Dr Oskar Jensen		Virtual Branch		Live webinar

HA branch calendar

The HA has over 45 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. Events from across our branch network are free to attend for national members of the HA, and are also open to non-members for a small fee. They are a great way to socialise and meet other people from your local community who share an interest in history. 

• Find your nearest HA branch on our map
  
• See all upcoming branch events

Online HA branch talks

Many HA branch talks now take place online as well as (or sometimes instead of) in person. Whether the branch is local to you or not, 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

HA Virtual Branch: past recordings

The HA Virtual Branch is a great way to keep your history up-to-date, whether you are working or relaxing, all from the comfort of your home. The branch is available to everybody, and recordings of the talks are made available online after the event for HA members. Past recordings are available here.