MEET THE TEAM

  • Founder & Director

    With over a decade of experience in primary education, Matthew Harper-Duffy brings both classroom insight and community focus to Local History Hub. As a practising primary teacher, he’s seen first-hand how local history can spark curiosity, build a sense of belonging, and deepen learning for young people.

    Matthew founded Local History Hub in 2024 to bridge the gap between schools and local heritage—creating a national, teacher-led network rooted in real stories, real places, and real classrooms. He continues to teach while leading the development of Local History Hubs across the UK, ensuring everything is designed to be practical, inclusive, and manageable for schools.

Join The Team

Local History Hub is a growing start-up, and we’re building a team of people who share a passion for education, heritage, and community.

As we expand, we're looking for individuals to take on voluntary roles including:

Most roles are flexible and voluntary, designed to fit around your existing commitments. You’ll be joining a supportive, teacher-led network working to shape something new from the ground up.

Explore current opportunities on our Vacancies page
Or get in touch directly at enquiries@localhistoryhub.org.uk

We’d love to hear from you.