The Social History Society’s Public History Prize recognises activities that enhance public understanding of social and cultural history. It was established in 2020 to thank our outgoing chair, Professor Pamela Cox, for her tireless efforts to open dialogue between the society and different audiences. The prize is awarded to a postgraduate student or early career researcher who can … Continued

The SHS runs a small grant funding scheme, using income generated from our journal to support new research in social and cultural history. We were delighted to receive a very large number of high quality submissions in the last round – although this made the panel’s decision very hard indeed. To maximise our impact, we … Continued

We are delighted to announce that our postgraduate Public History Prize is back! The prize was established in 2019 as a mark of gratitude to our outgoing chair Professor Pamela Cox, who was tireless in efforts to open dialogue with different audiences while chairing the Social History Society. It is awarded to a postgraduate student … Continued

The SHS is proud to administer a BME small grants funding scheme. The scheme is a partnership with the Economic History Society, History UK, History of Education Society (UK), History Workshop Journal, Royal Historical Society, Society for the Study of Labour History and Women’s History Network. It was set up in 2019 in recognition of … Continued

The Social History Society’s committee has a vital role in shaping the society’s activities and priorities.  This year we are seeking nominations for six vacancies: 1 x Communications Secretary 1 x EDI Secretary – a new role 4 x Ordinary Members 1 x Postgraduate Representative (to work alongside continuing PG Rep Amy Stanning) We are … Continued

The Social History Society committee has agreed the creation of a new honorary officer role for EDI. The EDI Officer will be elected to a three year term in the first instance and be a member of the Social History Society Executive. They will lead work around equalities, diversity and inclusion inside the society and … Continued

We are pleased to announce that the Social History Society Book Prize has reopened. Our Book Prize recognises innovative scholarship and has gone from strength to strength since its launch in 2018. The prize is awarded by a panel of judges who look for the best original work of social and cultural history. The only … 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

The results of this year’s committee elections were announced at the Social History Society AGM on 6 July 2023. The results are as follows: Janet Weston elected Treasurer, with Rachel Bright continuing as co-Treasurer until December 2023 to help with the transition Jenni Hyde elected Honorary Secretary Amy Stanning elected Postgraduate Representative Barbara Crosbie elected … Continued