One of the HA’s aims is to bring you accessible and enjoyable history wherever you are based and whatever amount of time you have to dedicate to it. That's why we work to put together a regular programme of events with a variety of formats and delivery. You might prefer the social element of a face-to-face lecture from a local branch in your area, the convenience of a one-off online webinar, an ongoing course with regular online workshops, or a mixed economy that fits into other demands on your schedule.

Don't forget to also look at our branches calendar for many more events taking place across the UK this season.

Please note that for all webinars we recommend listening live in order to interact with the presenter and make the most of the experience. If you have suggestions of events you'd like to see us develop, please email enquiries@history.org.uk

Upcoming events 

* Free and exclusive to HA members but must be booked in advance
** Free and open to all - a recording will be made available to members after the event has taken place
† Requires course registration

Date/Time	Title & link		Speaker		Type		Format
November-December 2024, Dates TBC	The history that Shakespeare gave us**		Various speakers including Edith Hall and Anne Curry		The history that Shakespeare gave us		Webinar series
5 November, 7.30-9.00pm	Werewolves and male witches †		Jan Machielsen, Lisa Tallis		Witchcraft, Werewolves and Magic		Short course
6 November, 7.30-9.00pm	A recycled renaissance? The cultural world of Elizabethan England		Professor Emma Smith		Virtual Branch		Live webinar
19 November, 7.30-9.00pm	Folkloric and fictional witches †		Jan Machielsen, Juliette Wood		Witchcraft, Werewolves and Magic		Short course
26 November, 7.30-9.00pm	A conversation on Goethe with A.N. Wilson		A.N. Wilson		Members' webinar		Live webinar
3 December, 4.00-5.00pm	Histories of Indigenous peoples of North America*		Joy Porter		Members' webinar		Live webinar
3 December, 7.30-9.00pm	Witchcraft in Wales: from Ceridwen to Bella the fortune teller		Lisa Tallis, Juliette Wood		Witchcraft, Werewolves and Magic		Short course
10 December, 7.30-9.00pm	Short course workshop 2 †		Paula Kitching		Witchcraft, Werewolves and Magic		Short course
11 December 2024, 7.30-9.00pm	Crusader criminals		Dr Steve Tibble		Virtual Branch		Live webinar
14 January 2024, 7.30-9.00pm	The Fall: last days of the English Republic		Dr Henry Reece		Virtual Branch		Live webinar

HA branch calendar

The HA has over 45 local branches throughout the UK who organise their own programmes of historical lectures and activities, and collectively put on a programme of around 350 history events every year featuring leading historians and researchers. Events from across our branch network are free to attend for national members of the HA, and are also open to non-members for a small fee. They are a great way to socialise and meet other people from your local community who share an interest in history. 

• Find your nearest HA branch on our map
  
• See all upcoming branch events

Online HA branch talks

Many HA branch talks now take place online as well as (or sometimes instead of) in person. Whether the branch is local to you or not, all HA national members can attend any local branch talk. Enjoy these talks from the comfort of your home, office or any locality you choose – all you need is access to a device. 

• See all upcoming online branch events

HA Virtual Branch: past recordings

The HA Virtual Branch is a great way to keep your history up-to-date, whether you are working or relaxing, all from the comfort of your home. The branch is available to everybody, and recordings of the talks are made available online after the event for HA members. Past recordings are available here.