Kathrina Perry - Local Historian

17/03/2026

I was lucky enough to be part of the judging panel for these. Some really interesting people who represent the local community.

16/03/2026

After being promoted on the radio on Friday this week's newsletter is live

A week of Local History in practice

13/03/2026

So today I did a thing….

I was on Radio Northampton talking about my research and how women in the boot and shoe industry had a lasting impact on Northampton.

If you want to read more and be kept up to date with future projects or would like me to be involved in future projects feel free to contact me or subscribe to my substack

https://kathrinaperryhistory.substack.com

09/03/2026

🌒 Something is stirring…

A quiet project has been taking shape behind the scenes — piece by piece, clue by clue.

Soon, a new doorway into the past will open… but not just yet.

For now, all I can say is this:
✨ Keep your eyes open.
✨ Watch this space.
✨ The reveal is closer than you think.

History is about to get a little more intriguing.

Want to be the first to know? Join the list https://kathrinaperryhistory.substack.com/

06/02/2026

Did you know that Northamptonshire’s history is much more than just old buildings? 🏛️

I’m starting something new! I’ve launched a Substack newsletter to share the layers of our town that often get overlooked in the history books.

I’ll be diving deep into:

🚂 Transport History: From the old tram routies to the rails that built our economy.

👩‍👧 Women’s History: Celebrating the local women who led movements and shaped our community.

🌳 Family History: The stories of the everyday people who lived, worked, and grew up in our neighbourhoods.

📍 Local Landmarks: The "then and now" of the streets we walk every day.

Our county has so many secrets hiding in plain sight. If you’re a history buff, a long-time resident, or just curious about the roots of our community, I’d love for you to subscribe!

Read the first post and join the journey here: 👉

I'm Kathrina Perry, your local historian. Let's preserve and celebrate our heritage together. Share your own memories and follow for updates. History lives in us all! Click to read Kathrina Perry, a Substack publication. Launched a few seconds ago.

25/05/2025

Thank you to those who attended my talk at Northampton Museum & Art Gallery on Thursday. I hope you found it interesting.

Now back to writing this PhD!

10/04/2025

If you’re at a loose end on a Thursday morning and fancy listening about some local women spending their husbands money, I’m doing a talk at the Northampton Art and Shoe Museum on May 22nd.

A series of six diverse talks taking place between May and July 2025

22/02/2025

22/02/2025

Really interesting find at the hospital archives.

This place is absolutely fascinating and the archivists are so helpful. They're only open one morning a week but you can find so much in there.

30/01/2025

I'm currently working with a local school on a local history project and as a little demonstration of what they could present I have created this little highlight video of some of the buildings and monuments in Northampton.

Where is your favourite place in your local area?

27/09/2024

I really enjoyed reviewing this book. It was really interesting.

Book Review: Janet Berry, Moseley 1850-1900: Space, place and people in a middle-class Birmingham Suburb (Hatfield: West Midlands Publications, 2023) 26th September 2024/in Archive, Book Review, Current Volume, Volume 8 – 2024 /by mhradminBook Review: Janet Berry, Moseley 1850-1900: Space, place a...

22/07/2024

Great opportunity to get young people interested in their local area https://www.facebook.com/share/v/B476Xcq21uSPbCHb/?mibextid=WC7FNe