Тарихшылар қауымдастығы: Ұлыбритания тарихын зерттеу және оқыту орталығы

UK based academic society for history
The Historical Association is a membership organisation of historians and scholars founded in 1906 and based in London. Its goals are to support "the study and enjoyment of history at all levels by creating an environment that promotes lifelong learning and provides for the evolving needs of people who share an interest in history." The association's patron was Queen Elizabeth II. The Historical Association was incorporated by royal charter in 2006, its centenary year. Legally it is a charity registered in England. The plan for a national historical association came from a group school teachers. The formation was handled by university academics, especially Charles Firth, Albert Pollard, and Thomas Tout. At first it dealt chiefly with teaching problems. The membership was expanded to include laymen, and the association branched out into activities such as publication and research in local history.

The Historical Association is active in supporting the study and teaching of history at all levels. Membership is around 6,000, largely UK based, with a strong following in UK secondary school history departments. The association has 58 branches through the UK which run a variety of events ranging from historical talks to walks and visits. Branch associate members take the overall membership to about 8,000. Some branches have also undertaken their own publication programmes. For instance, the Bristol branch published 120 pamphlets on aspects of Bristol's history from 1960 2007, written mostly by academics at the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England. These pamphlets have since been published electronically on the Internet Archive. The association campaigns on their behalf and to ensure history continues to be taught well at all phases of education. The association is committed to a policy of embracing a broad church and encouraging a general interest in history and in our cultural heritage. It has published a journal for professional historians titled History since 1912. Its Annual Bulletin of Historical Literature provides reviews of the years historical books and journal articles. It also publishes Primary History, materials for teachers of teachers involved in primary education, and a journal called Teaching History for secondary school history teachers, as well as The Historian for a wider readership. The association aims to provide the best possible resources and support for history teachers in the United Kingdom, as well as providing online continuing professional development courses.