Events

Our 45 branches across the country each put on around 10 lectures a year, on all aspects and periods of history. To find out what’s going on at a branch near you see our Branch programmes pages, or you can view all Branch events in our calendar.

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  • Hotel Exile

    3rd March 2026

    The Hotel Lutetia is a Paris institution, the only ‘grand’ hotel on the city’s bohemian Left Bank. Ever since it opened, it has served as a meeting place for artists, musicians and politicians. André Gide took his lunch here, James Joyce lived in one of its rooms, Picasso and Matisse...

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  • Embers of the Hands 'Hidden Histories of the Viking Age'

    25th February 2026

    There are many myths and legends surrounding the Vikings and their legacy. In this talk Eleanor Barraclough will reveal the material culture left behind of these people and what it can tell us about their real lives, experiences and impact. Dr Eleanor Barraclough FRHS, FSA, FRSA is a historian, author...

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  • The First King of England: Aethelstan and the Birth of a Kingdom

    21st January 2026

    Æthelstan (d. 939), was the early medieval king whose territorial conquests and shrewd statesmanship united the peoples, languages, and cultures that would come to be known as the “kingdom of the English.” In this panoramic talk, David Woodman will draw on his research and recent book to create a portrait...

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  • HA webinar series: The power of maps

    1st December 2025

    Join us this winter to explore the use of maps historically and how they can help us to cast light on the past with this brand new free webinar series from the Historical Association. Register Now  (Registration is free, via Cademy which opens in a new window.) Historians use maps a...

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  • The 1789 French Revolution – not just a revolution in France

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    Book Now  (Registration is via Cademy which opens in a new window. Please read the course terms and conditions before registering) What does the course cover? The French Revolution 1789–99 was not just a turning point in French history but also for the other nations of Europe and beyond. The...

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  • Doing History at University 2025

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    Booking closed (Registration is via Cademy which opens in a new window. Please read the HA CPD terms and conditions before registering) We are pleased to be hosting a Doing History at University event for students and teachers in partnership with the University of Sheffield. The aim of the event is to...

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  • Your HA Virtual Branch

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    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...

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