The Social History Society’s 2026 Annual Conference brought almost 200 historians to Lancaster University from 1-3 July, marking a particularly special occasion as the Society celebrated its fiftieth anniversary. Returning to Lancaster – where the Society was founded in 1976 and where its first conference was held – provided a fitting opportunity to reflect on … Continued
We are delighted to announce the results of our 2026 Postgraduate Paper prize. The Postgraduate Paper Prize is awarded to the best conference papers presented at the Social History Society conference; this year, we are pleased to be able to award one overall winner and one Runner Up prize. The winner this year was Rebecca … Continued
We are delighted to announce that the Society’s next conference will be held at St Mary’s University, Twickenham, from 30 June to 2 July 2027. We look forward to welcoming members and friends of the Society for what promises to be an exciting conference, bringing together scholars from across the field of social and cultural … Continued
Following this year’s committee elections, we are pleased to announce the members of the Society’s Committee for the coming year. We are delighted to welcome both new and returning members to the Committee: Janet Weston – re-elected as Treasurer Kathleen McIlvenna – elected as Honorary Secretary Jaina Hunt – elected as Postgraduate Representative Lou Bell … Continued
The Pamela Cox Public History Prize was established as a mark of gratitude to our former chair Professor Pamela Cox. It is awarded to a postgraduate student or an early career researcher whose activities enhance understanding of social and cultural history beyond the academy. We are delighted to announce that this year’s prize has been … 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. The Society is delighted … 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 University of Hertfordshire has announced that it intends to make cuts across a range of humanities subjects, including the end of its taught history provision. The Social History Society is deeply saddened by this news, and concerned that it is a further example of the devaluing of history and the historical profession. The University … Continued
