The 2024 Award for a Long Article made by the British Association for Local History has been made to Dr Martin Watkinson for his article 'Reflections on Closed Parishes' published in the most recent issue of Lincolnshire History and Archaeology, Vol 53. 

Martin's article was the unanimous choice of the distinguished BALH judging panel. It is hoped that there will be a formal presentation of the award to Martin at the 'Hidden Stories' conference in Lincoln on 21 September.

This was the fourth BALH award in the past 6 years for an article published in our journal.