The vote is now closed. The winners will be announced on 10 September 2026.
From iconic landmarks to rediscovered burial grounds, organisers across the South West have brought fascinating local histories to life using Findmypast’s records and newspapers. The winning team will be named England’s Everyday History Heroes and will receive £1,000 to continue their work.
Friends of Bath Jewish Burial Ground
The Friends of Bath Jewish Burial Ground care for a cemetery that preserves the stories of generations of Jewish families who settled, worked and built lives in the city. Their 2026 Heritage Open Days event reveals stories of migration and community, drawing on Findmypast's newspapers and census records to offer visitors a fresh perspective on Bath's history.
Clifton Suspension Bridge Museum
Clifton Suspension Bridge may be an engineering icon, but its story is one of ordinary people – the bakers, dressmakers, grocers and tradespeople who invested in its construction. The museum’s 2026 Heritage Open Days event explores the human story behind the landmark, using Findmypast's records to reconnect descendants with their ancestors' stories.
Worle History Society
Since 2009, Worle History Society’s volunteers have uncovered and preserved local stories. Their 2026 Heritage Open Days exhibition reveals the people behind the place, drawing on Findmypast's newspapers, 1921 Census and 1939 Register to show how village history is really the story of generations of ordinary lives.
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