Did you know? As well as accessing session recordings, members can attend talks held by HA local branches for free, plus exclusive members' webinars and short courses, and a variety of other benefits. The HA is an independent charity and relies on membership and donations to fund our work. Virtual Branch...

From royal courts to radical protests, from industrial revolutions to global empires – this compelling new film series traces the dramatic evolution of power, rights, and freedom across three centuries of British and Irish history. We will trace Britain and Ireland’s transformation from 1714 to 2010, unpacking power struggles, social revolutions, and...

We are delighted to announce the Honorary Fellows for 2026.   Each year the Historical Association awards Honorary Fellowships to a small group of people. These awards are to recognise and celebrate outstanding services to history and to the Historical Association. The awards cover services to the Historical Association Branches...

Spanning nearly 3000 years of history, each of these six exceptional books sheds light on how societies are brought together – or driven apart – in the wake of profound change. Celebrating books that combine excellent research with readability, the books shortlisted for the Wolfson History Prize 2026 are:  The...

Researching, writing and presenting ideas about a historical theme or period are skills that can support a young person’s educational development and personal wellbeing throughout their formal education journey. The Historical Association (led by the Mid-Trent and Mercia HA Branch) in collaboration with the Spirit of Normandy Trust has organised...

October 2026 marks 39 years since the first Black History Month was celebrated in the UK. In this time, it has evolved from early efforts to highlight the achievements and contributions of Black people throughout history, to become an integral part of the year in both public history and history...

One of the most anticipated and debated historical films of 2026, The Uprising has generated discussion for both its subject matter and its marketing, while introducing a new audience to the dramatic events of 1381, when thousands of ordinary people challenged royal authority in what became England's largest popular revolt...

The Historical Association is delighted to announce that the Medlicott Medal 2026 for History will be awarded to Professor Anne Curry. The Medlicott Medal is awarded for outstanding contributions to the field of history through actions that include: academic research and output; leadership in an academic or public body; public awareness...

Next May we are heading back to Stratford-upon-Avon, birthplace of Shakespeare, where we will once more hubble and bubble to create the magic spell that is an HA conference. Do expect many more Shakespeare references over the next year; don’t expect us not to deliver another incredible educational event. This two-day conference...