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

Could you be a Strand Convenor? The eight strands which make up the Social History Society conference are each managed by a small group of convenors. Each strand has its own identity, reflecting the variety of approaches taken by our membership. A strand convenor’s role is voluntary and tenable for three years in the first … Continued

We are delighted to announce that the Social History Society annual Book Prize has reopened and is seeking nominations. The prize is now in its seventh year and is awarded to the best book in Social History. To be eligible for consideration for the prize, the book must: • be at least its author’s second … Continued

We are delighted to announce that Dr Isabella Jackson has been newly appointed as one of the editors of our journal, Cultural & Social History. Dr Jackson is a specialist in the modern history of China, with particular interests in histories of childhood, enslavement, colonialism, and global and regional networks. She is Assistant Professor in … Continued

We are delighted to say that our annual conference – held this year from the 8th to the 10th July – was a great success. We had 176 delegates, and 48 speakers, who presented a wonderfully wide range of topics, both thematically and chronologically. There were 8 thematic strands, and people whose work might have … Continued

The Social History Society is dismayed and concerned by proposals at Goldsmiths, University of London, to make further redundancies in the History Department there, including the convenors of the MA Black British History, Dr Kesewa John, and of the MA Queer History, Dr Justin Bengry.  Both programmes are unique: they were the first of their … Continued

We are delighted to announce that we have three brand-new committee members on the team! Dr Timothy Cooper, Dr Esme Cleall and Dr Emma Marshall are the newest additions to our committee. They hold historical expertise in a wide range of topics, including environmental history, disability history, and the history of the family. They are … 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