Welcome to this episode in the new series of Local History Matters, the podcast run by the British Association for Local History (BALH) to highlight hidden local histories. In this series, we will be discussing the different ways that you can engage with and share your local history research, whether you are a beginner or an experienced local historian.

In this episode, our Social Media Fellow for 2021/22 Megan Kelleher chats with Claire Dimond-Mills all about educating the next generation about local history. This includes a discussion about how local history can be connected to the National Curriculum, and the ways in which your local history research can be shared with the next generation in order to inspire them to become interested in local history.

Claire Dimond-Mills is a school governor and a historian and genealogist with a wealth of experience in working with local schools and youth groups in order to encourage them to learn more about their own local history.

You can follow along with the conversation about this podcast by using the hashtag #LocalHistoryMatters, and keep up to date with the work the BALH does by visiting our website https://www.balh.org.uk/ or following us on social media @BALHNews.

Music credits: Trendsetter, Mood Maze, Uppbeat.io