Who We Are
The Regional Heritage Centre (RHC) promotes and celebrates the rich social and cultural heritage of North West England by engaging with the regional community.
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Established in 2014, the Regional Heritage Centre promotes and celebrates the rich social and cultural heritage of North West England by engaging with the regional community.
Newsflash - Last Few Tickets Still Available for Alan Crosby in February
There's still time to book for the RHC's February event - but only just! Dr Alan Crosby (BALH) will present Riot and Rebellion: popular dissent and protest in the North West 1500-1850 on Saturday 8 February. The last few tickets are still available so don't miss out - book your tickets through the e-store now
Book Now For the 52nd Annual Archaeology Forum
On Saturday 1 March 2025, the RHC will present the 52nd Annual Archaeology Forum. With a great line up of speakers looking at recent developments in archaeology in the North West, it's your chance to catch up on the year's biggest stories and connect with fellow archaeology fans - whether in-person or online. Once again we are supported by the Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies, and we've got a discount for members as well as for students with current ID. Tickets sold out last year, so don't risk missing it - get your Archaeology Forum tickets here
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News
Do you want to carry out your own local history research but are not sure where to start? Or would you like to improve your skills and knowledge but need a flexible programme that fits around your other commitments? Our Postgraduate Certificate in Regional and Local History, a 12-month part-time online course, is now recruiting for an October start.
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Support the RHC
The RHC relies on the generosity of our Friends and Patrons. Find out more about the benefits of supporting the RHC in this way.
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VCH Cumbria
The Victoria County History (VCH) of Cumbria project aims to write the history of every place in Cumbria with the help of volunteer researchers.
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Consultancy and Placements
Our academic expertise, our students, and our experience of event management and publishing can help to support heritage organisations in the region.
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Regional Heritage in Schools
The RHC is developing activities to help schools in the North West engage with the Local History element in the school curriculum.
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Oral History and Other Archives
Find out more about the Elizabeth Roberts Working Class Oral History Archive.
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Publications
Books published through the former Centre for North-West Regional Studies are still available for purchase through the RHC, along with more recent publications.
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Study With Us
Our distance learning Postgraduate Certificate in Regional and Local History is recruiting for an October start, while our award-nominated short course 'Lancaster Castle and Northern English History' is accessible for free on the Futurelearn platform.
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Our events
We offer a programme of study days and other events on the heritage of North West England which are all open to members of the public.
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External Events and Announcements
Events and news from around the region.
Forthcoming Events
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Contact Us
By Post
Regional Heritage Centre
Department of History
Bowland College
Lancaster University
Lancaster
LA1 4YT
United Kingdom
By Phone
+44 (0)1524 593770
Usually staffed on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9:30-15:30
By Email
RHC Director:
Dr Chris Donaldson
Academic Co-ordinator:
Dr Oliver Wilkinson
Administrator
Ann-Marie Michel
For the Victoria County History of Cumbria, please contact Dr Sarah Rose