We are delighted to announce that nominations have reopened for our annual Public History Prize. The prize is awarded to a postgraduate student or an early career researcher who can demonstrate excellence in taking their research beyond the academy. The prize winner receives one year’s free membership of the SHS, a showcase on our Community Exchange and … Continued

The Social History Society is looking to fill the following vacancies on its committee: 1 x Secretary 1 x Treasurer 3 x Ordinary Members 1 x Postgraduate Representative (to work alongside continuing PG Rep Aayushi Gupta). To be considered, please use the form linked from this page. You will be asked which role you wish … Continued

 Friday 24 April 2026, 11am-8pm  Senate House, University of London, Bloomsbury To celebrate 50 years of the Social History Society, we’ve teamed up with the Institute of Historical Research to host a Social History Festival! The festival will feature two expert discussion panels, a series of interactive stalls (where you will be able to try … Continued

Our Annual General Meeting allows members to review the activities we have undertaken during the year, consider our financial position and have a say in the future direction of the society and our journal. We will also announce the results of our latest committee elections during the meeting. This year’s AGM will take place during … Continued

The Social History Society’s committee plays a vital role in shaping the society’s activities and priorities. This year we have started the search for a new Chair, who will take over when Professor Naomi Tadmor steps down from the role at the AGM. Professor Tadmor has chaired the Society since 2019, successfully leading it through the … Continued

Where does the ‘environment’ fit in social history? It is now nearly two decades since Stephen Mosely’s article ‘Common Ground: Integrating Social and Environmental History’ appeared in the Journal of Social History. Surveying existing explorations of the intersection of these two fields, Mosely concluded that ‘it is vital that social history now includes the important … Continued

The Social History Society invites applications for the position of Editor at its journal, Cultural and Social History. The journal is published by Taylor & Francis and has provided a platform for innovative peer-reviewed research since its foundation nearly two decades ago. As the title implies, it has a broad remit, potentially including all aspects … Continued

Our committee is chosen by our membership and plays a vital role in shaping the society’s activities and priorities. Executive and Ordinary members usually serve for three years, with the AGM marking the point of changeover. There were six vacancies this year, and a further change caused by Dr Jenni Hyde’s resignation as Honorary Secretary … Continued

This year’s SHS conference saw the return of our postgraduate paper prize, which had been paused between 2020 and 2023 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and gradual return to in person conferences. The prize is awarded to the strongest paper submitted in advance of our conference. This year entries were judged by a committee led … Continued

The Social History Society Book Prize rewards the best original works of social and cultural history by established authors. The prize was launched in 2018 and has become a key part of the society’s calendar and conference. Books are nominated by their publisher and judged by an independent panel of judges. This year’s winner is Professor … Continued