The Social History Society is delighted that Lucy Noakes has been appointed as the next President of the Royal Historical Society. She will succeed Emma Griffin, who completes her term in November this year. Lucy Noakes is Rab Butler Professor of Modern History at the University of Essex. She is a historian of modern Britain … Continued

The Joint BME Small Grants scheme has re-opened for applications.

Did you publish during lockdown? Did you keep in touch with your users and network? If so, why not consider applying for the British Records Association (BRA)’s Harley Prize of £500. The Prize is intended to generate interest in archives, and raise awareness of research and achievements in the world of archives. It is open … Continued

The Social History Society Book Prize is awarded by an independent panel of judges who look for the best original work of social and cultural history. The award is now in its fifth year and has become an established part of our calendar. We are delighted to announce that this year’s prize has been awarded … Continued

Malcolm Chase speaks at a Kennington Chartist Project public meeting, 28 April 2018. Photo: Stefan Szczelkun The Social History Society are proud to be supporting the Society for the Study of Labour History’s Chartism Day, which returns in March 2022 after an enforced absence of two years. This year’s event is to be a memorial … Continued

The Social History Society is proud to announce that the Joint BME Events and Activities scheme has re-opened for applications.

We are delighted that Professor Catherine Hall has been awarded the prestigious Leverhulme Medal and Prize for 2021. Professor Hall is a long-time friend and Honorary Vice President of the Social History Society, whose work in the fields of class, gender and postcolonial history will be well known to members. The Leverhulme Medal and Prize … Continued

The Social History Society has signed a letter from the Royal Historical Society to the Culture Secretary, Oliver Dowden MP, asking for clarification on the government’s position on the funding of historical research. An excerpt of the letter was published in The Sunday Times on 21 March 2021. The full text of the letter, together with its … Continued

To celebrate Penny Summerfield’s election as Fellow of the British Academy, we spoke to her about her career and the importance of social and cultural history. 

Over 180 historians have today written to the Home Office to protest at the misleading and false representation of slavery and empire in the UK Citizenship test. The signatories include many of our members, as well as our chair, Professor Naomi Tadmor, who has signed on behalf of the Social History Society. We are proud … Continued