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#ICYMI: Join us tonight for Jane Austen’s Social Networks and the Wider World. We explore the remarkable women in Austen’s Southampton circle, lives shaped by empire, scandal and global connections. Find out more: balh.org.uk/NTM209 #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

#ICYMI: Did you miss the #PlacingJane conference? Don't worry; there are more events planned! Find out more, here: ow.ly/IrpY50VULhV #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

Thomas Fletcher Waghorn was the #Chatham-born owner of this rather large Austrian passport and happened to be at the forefront of documents that travel - but of a slightly different kind… To learn more, click ALT ☟ #EYATravel 📃 See U1823/8/O1: kentarchives.org.uk/collections/ge…

#ICYMI: In our latest episode of #LocalHistoryMatters, we are joined by Geoffrey Carter who shares some of the ways you can share history with your local community! Listen to all episodes: ow.ly/wIYq50VUL9F #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

On Tuesday, Kent Archives attended the 11th Annual Kent and Medway #ArmedForces Covenant Conference at Mid Kent College, #Maidstone. Between networking and sharing military-themed records from our collections, we enjoyed attending several of the speakers' presentations. #KMAFC25

Motivated by BALH Small Grant Award finally visited Worth Valley Railway, Ingrow Station, Yorkshire to see the super Carriage Works project. Wonderful example of leather upholstery and ensuite #Railway travel - those were the days! Rail Story at Ingrow kwvr.co.uk

This #ThoughtfulTuesday, we're asking you to think "location, location, location!" Consider the boundaries of your place of study, as borders can change over time. Some records may be held in a different jurisdiction, for example! #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

What's better than one digital microfilm scanner? Two! We've recently installed a second SL 1000 device in our Search Room and both now have touchscreens. Enjoy sharper images, more user controls and crisper printouts. Consider reserving a device for your next visit… 🖥️🖨️

At our AGM last month, we awarded our Outstanding Individual Contribution Awards to Dr Julia Neville and Dr Hugh Pihlens! Hear from Dr Julia Neville about her work in the study of Devon local history: ow.ly/BhgS50W4BcP #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

The wonderful BALH have shared a short video of the fantastic Placing #JaneAusten conference that I was lucky enough to speak at back in May: youtube.com/watch?v=Kg5WeM…

#TBT To our Placing Jane Study Day last month! If you missed it, check out this highlight reel: ow.ly/iNhj50WaCGm #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

🚨New blog post!🚨 We’ve loved hearing more and more about the BALH Placing Jane conference and Sean Attwood of SarahSiddonsFanClub has written this wonderful review of the day celebrating all things #JaneAusten250 hampshirearchivestrust.co.uk/stories/blog/p…

Next lunchtime talk: Monday 14th July, 1-2pm '#Kent Mental Deficiency Institutions during World War Two' presented by Kara Greig – doctoral student at the University of Kent University of Kent Free to attend – reserve your seat today: 📧 [email protected] ☎️ 03000 420 673

🚨New #Podcast episode🚨 Our podcast #HampshiresHeritageRevealed is back for series 4 and kicking things off are Paul Dryburgh and Joe Saunders who tell all about BALH and supporting #LocalHistory across the UK hampshirearchivestrust.co.uk/stories/podcas…

Fab day celebrating York and District Family History 50th Anniversary. Great stalls - great crowd - lovely cakes - we aim to repeat it next year! Interested? ⁦Family History Federation⁩ ⁦BALH⁩ ⁦✨ Visit York ✨⁩ ⁦UoY Borthwick Institute for Archives⁩

On #ThoughtfulTuesday, we're asking you to consider your historiography. Older local histories can be a useful introduction to your topic, and help you frame your own research. As always, remember to check their sources! #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

Newly acquired & available to read in our Search Room: 'Prospect Cottage: Derek Jarman's House' by Gilbert McCarragher, with foreword by Frances Borzello, 2024 🔎 To view, request ref. BK/C335047697 📚 For blurb, click ALT ☟ #DerekJarman #Dungeness #Kent #LocalHistory

At our AGM last month, we were delighted to award Outstanding Individual Contribution Awards to Dr Hugh Pihlens and Dr Julia Neville. Hear from Dr Hugh Pihlens about his study of Hungerford: ow.ly/J72H50W4BkC #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

🗞️ Summer 2025 newsletter: kentarchives.org.uk/archive-newsle… Discover our recent outreach activities, upcoming lunchtime talks and newly catalogued collections. Also, enjoy a guest article from CHASE doctoral researcher Harry about his spring work placement at Kent Archives.

Do you have a #LocalHistory you'd like to tell? Why not share it through the BALH's website! Whether it's a podcast, blog piece, 10-minute talk or other format, we have a range of ways of sharing your stories. Find out more, here: ow.ly/vJpz50LwtlN #WeAreLocalHistory