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Local History Matters

Booking Overview

A specialist local-history interview show focused on hidden histories and the researchers, historians, and heritage professionals who investigate them. Agencies could credibly pitch local historians, academic researchers, archivists, heritage-organization leaders, and experts with distinctive regional or historical research; booking difficulty is likely low because guests are primarily accessible subject-matter experts rather than major public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 39

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: United Kingdom

YouTube: 373 subscribers

Instagram: 192 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

support@beachshore.co.uk

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Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Researchers, historians, heritage professionals, local-history practitioners, and leaders of organizations whose work reveals distinctive regional or historical perspectives.
Required Achievements:  

Recent Guest Discussions

Nick Smith - The Rowntree Society And The Local, National, And Global Relevance Of Rowntree History.

Mark Stewart - The Mysterious Loggerheads Found Across Shrewsbury And The Process Of Researching Local History.

Mara Grove-Gordillo - English Merchants Operating In Spain During The 16th Century, Anglo-spanish Trade, And Spanish Perspectives On The Armada And Counter-armada.

Recent Topics

Local History, Heritage, Historical Research, British History, Public History

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Local History Matters
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Series 5 Episode 6: Erica Canela

August 19, 2026

Welcome to this episode in the fifth 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 with researchers how they got into their field of study, and what their topic can tell us about local history more generally. In this episode, Dr Erica Canela shares more about her latest book Zealous: A Darker Side of the Early Quakers. Dr Erica Canela is an award-winning historian,...

Series 5 Episode 5: Nick Smith

July 23, 2026

Welcome to this episode in the fifth 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 with researchers how they got into their field of study, and what their topic can tell us about local history more generally. In this episode, we hear more about the work of the Rowntree Society from its Executive Director, Nick Smith. The Rowntree Society is a registered educational...

Series 5 Episode 4: Mark Stewart

June 23, 2026

Welcome to this episode in the fifth 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 with researchers how they got into their field of study, and what their topic can tell us about local history more generally. In this episode, Mark Stewart provides insights into the mysterious “loggerheads” found across Shrewsbury. Mark Stewart started his love of local history at a...

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Frequently asked questions

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Local History Matters
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How do I get in touch with Local History Matters?

Its publicly listed email is support@beachshore.co.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Local History Matters?

The publicly listed email for Local History Matters: support@beachshore.co.uk.

How many listeners does Local History Matters have?

Podseeker estimates Local History Matters reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Local History Matters?

Local History Matters typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Researchers, historians, heritage professionals, local-history practitioners, and leaders of organizations whose work reveals distinctive regional or historical perspectives. Recent guests include Nick Smith, Mark Stewart, and Mara Grove-Gordillo.

How hard is it to get booked on Local History Matters?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Local History Matters cover?

Recent episodes cover Local History, Heritage, Historical Research, British History, and Public History. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

support@beachshore.co.uk

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