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

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

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