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.
Regional Heritage Centre
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
Booking Now Open for October Event
Booking is now open for October's special evening public lecture with Professor Vanessa Toulmin on Wednesday 18 October. Merriment of the Masses: Telling the Tale of Fairs, Seasides and Pleasure Palaces of the North West draws on many aspects of Professor Toulmin's work on the history of 19th and 20th century entertainment. As a fifth-generation showperson with close links to Morecambe and the North West, she is uniquely positioned to discuss popular entertainment in the North West. There will be a wine reception after the lecture.
For full details and to book tickets, click on the Events button below.
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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 Post Graduate 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 Post Graduate 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.
50th Anniversary Programme 2023
Photo credits (clockwise from top left):
- Vindolanda - Dr S.J.E. Riches;
- Recruiting for the Women's Land Army, Preston, 1918 - Courtesy of Lancashire County Council's Red Rose Collections;
- Abram exhibition at Shetland Museum - Dr R. David;
- Student placement at Barrow Archive Centre - Dr S.J.E. Riches;
- Lancaster Institute for Contemporary Arts Pod - Dr S.J.E. Riches;
- St Patrick's chapel, Heysham - Professor F.L. Edmonds
50th Anniversary Programme 2023
2023 marks the fiftieth anniversary of the foundation of the Centre for North West Regional Studies, predecessor of the Regional Heritage Centre.
We are celebrating this significant milestone with a programme of special events focused on the heritage and culture of North West England. Please check our website regularly for the latest news.
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:
Professor Fiona Edmonds
Academic Co-ordinator:
Dr Sam Riches
Administrator
Ann-Marie Michel
For the Victoria County History of Cumbria, please contact Dr Sarah Rose