CreatED: Rethinking Local history

Presented by North East Museums and Local History Hub 

CreatED: Rethinking Local History is a three-part CPD series exploring how local history can help pupils develop a deeper understanding of place, identity and community. Through contributions from teachers, academics, museum professionals and creative practitioners, participants will examine whose stories are told, how primary sources can support meaningful enquiry, and how local history can foster connection and belonging.

Explore new perspectives on North East history through industrial heritage, STEM innovation and classroom practice, challenging traditional narratives and highlighting diverse local stories. 

Speakers: 

• Mike McGrother – Independent Musician, Songwriter and Heritage Practitioner  

• Lucy Atkinson – Wallsend Jubilee Primary School with Kirsty Robinson North East Museums (Stephenson Steam Railway)  

• Brad McCormick – Cap-a-Pie.

Session 1 will take place online on Wednesday 10 February 2027, 4-5pm. Book your place for session 1.

Discover practical approaches to working with objects, stories, local expertise and creative methodologies to bring historical enquiry to life for all learners. 

Speakers: 

• Leslie Palanker – North East Museums (South Shields Museum &Art Gallery) 

• Laura Moore – Harton Primary School 

• Liz Ferguson – North East Museums (Woodhorn Museum).

Session 2 will take place online on Wednesday 28 April 2027, 4-5pm. Book your place for session 2.

Consider how place-based learning, community partnerships, migration stories and intergenerational projects can help pupils develop a stronger sense of identity, belonging and connection to the places they live.  

Speakers: 

• Dr Holly Marcolina PHD– State University of New York (SUNY) Potsdam  

• Julie Nicholson – Digital Voice for Communities  

• Lee Harwood-Ferris – Kielder Primary School  

• Liberty Melly – Migration Museum.

Session 3 will take place online on Tuesday 15 June 2027, 3.45-5pm. Book your place for session 3.