Social History Society

Joint BME Small Grants The Social History Society administers a Small Grants Fund to support research, events and activities undertaken by BME historians or focused on the histories of BME people The scheme was launched …

📢 Applications are now open for the Joint BME Small Grants scheme, supporting research, events & activities by BME historians or on BME histories.

💸 Grants up to £1000.
⏰Deadline: 27 Nov 2025.

#history #apply #funding #opportunity

socialhistory.org.uk/funding/bme-...

📣Fellowship and grant opportunity!

@chuarchives.bsky.social has multiple by-fellowships & research grants currently open for applications✨

🕰️Different deadlines on 31 October, 31 December & 31 May.

👉More info: archives.chu.cam.ac.uk/about/resear...

Book Prize 2026 Open 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 eighth year and is awarded to the best book in Social…

📢 The Social History Society Book Prize 2026 is now open for nominations!

Now in its 8th year, the prize celebrates the best books in social history & cultural history✨

More information here: socialhistory.org.uk/2025/09/24/b...

Book Prize 2026 Open 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 eighth year and is awarded to the best book in Social…

📢 The Social History Society Book Prize 2026 is now open for nominations!

Now in its 8th year, the prize celebrates the best books in social history & cultural history✨

More information here: socialhistory.org.uk/2025/09/24/b...

📣Reminder that the deadline is coming soon!

Small Grants The Social History Society maintains a Small Grants Fund to support research, events and activities by members of the Society. We give priority to activities and research that would otherwise remai…

📢 Reminder: the deadline for the Social History Society Small Grants is coming up soon!

💷 Up to £1000 available to support research, events & activities in social & cultural history

🗓️ Apply by 1 October for events Dec–Apr
🔗 socialhistory.org.uk/funding/smal...
✨Apply today!

A brilliant use of our maps!

Small Grants The Social History Society maintains a Small Grants Fund to support research, events and activities by members of the Society. We give priority to activities and research that would otherwise remai…

📢 Reminder: the deadline for the Social History Society Small Grants is coming up soon!

💷 Up to £1000 available to support research, events & activities in social & cultural history

🗓️ Apply by 1 October for events Dec–Apr
🔗 socialhistory.org.uk/funding/smal...
✨Apply today!

Made in Swindon: A Social History 1840s -1940s Made in Swindon: a social history 1840s -1940s was published in May this year by Hobnob Press. It is edited by Philip Garrahan, Emeritus Professor at Sheffield Hallam University, and has six contri…

📣New book in social history!

'Made in Swindon: A Social History, 1840s-1940s', edited by Philip Garrahan (Hobnob Press), explores how the GWR turned a rural Wiltshire settlement into one of Britain’s great company towns

👉Read more here: socialhistory.org.uk/shs_exchange...

Social History Society Conference 2025 Roundup We are delighted to say that our 2025 SHS Conference was an immense success! This was the first time we have ever hosted a conference in a heritage site: namely, the Black Country Living Museum in …

⏰This time one month ago we were gearing up for the beginning of our annual conference!

We had a fantastic time and look forward to seeing many of you again at our conference next year.

socialhistory.org.uk/2025/07/10/s...

📣Call for Papers 📣

I am delighted to announce that 'Speech/less in the Early Modern World' will be held 23 April 2026 at Emmanuel College, University of Cambridge.

Please share far and wide and do consider submitting a proposal! 🙊

Link to PDF version: bit.ly/4lZz80R

Outgoing Chair Naomi Tadmor to become Honorary Vice President of the Social History Society The Social History Society is delighted to announce that Professor Naomi Tadmor will become an Honorary Vice President of the Society. At the Annual General Meeting at the Social History Society Co…

📣We are delighted to announce that our outgoing Chair, Professor Naomi Tadmor, has been elected Honorary Vice President of the Society.

This role is given as a mark of distinction to those who have made an outstanding contribution to the Society.

👇Read here: socialhistory.org.uk/2025/07/24/o...

I was absolutely delighted to be awarded the Paula Cox Public History Award at the @socialhistsoc.bsky.social conference a few weeks ago. I received this award for my work on @paraheritage.bsky.social ‘Story of the Games’ exhibition.

Read more here: lnkd.in/eDC_Zm9g

Winner of the 2025 Pamela Cox Public History Prize Announced We are delighted to announce the winner of the 2025 Social History Society Pamela Cox Public History Prize. The Pamela Cox Public History Prize recognises activities that enhance public understandi…

📣We are thrilled to announce the winner of the 2025 Social History Society's Pamela Cox Public History Prize!

👇Read more below: socialhistory.org.uk/2025/07/23/w...

Winners of 2025 Postgraduate Paper Prize Announced We are delighted to announce the results of our 2025 Postgraduate Paper prize. The Postgraduate Paper Prize is awarded to the best conference papers presented at the Social History Society conferen…

📣We are delighted to announce the results of the Postgraduate Paper Prize 2025!

👇Read all about it below:

socialhistory.org.uk/2025/07/21/w...

A week late but (still) reflecting on a wonderful 3 days at my first @socialhistsoc.bsky.social ‪‪conference. So much fascinating social history research, provoking conversations across time periods/topics, with setting of @bclivingmuseum.bsky.social as an added bonus #SHSConf2025

Committee Election Results 2025 Announced We are pleased to announce the results of the 2025 Committee Election. Lynn Abrams has been elected as our new Chair. Abrams is Professor of Modern History at the University of Glasgow, and has a w…

📣We are delighted to announce the results of our Committee Elections!

👇Read more below!

socialhistory.org.uk/2025/07/14/c...

En 2022 fui embarazada al congreso de la
@socialhistsoc.bsky.social en Lancaster. Desde entonces, retomo ahora mi actividad congresil en el #SHSConf2025, esta vez en @bclivingmuseum.bsky.social, Dudley. Regreso ahora que #ExcitingTheBody acaba de ver la luz (y se lo han traído!) y con nuestra peque❤️

The cover for 'Afterlives of war: A descendants' history' shows on a blue background with 'Winner of the SHS Book Prize 2025!' underneath in white text.

'Afterlives of war' by Michael Roper has won the @socialhistsoc.bsky.social Book Prize 2025! 🎉

This pioneering study reveals the contribution of descendants to the contemporary memory of the First World War - available Open Access on manchesterhive.com!

Read it for free now 🔓 #OA #OpenAccess

Michael Roper Awarded Social History Society Book Prize 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’…

📣We are delighted to announce that Prof. Michael Roper has been awarded the Social History Society's Book Prize for 'Afterlives of War: A Descendants' History' (MUP, 2023)!

Prof. Laura Kelly (@tortietabby.bsky.social) won the Runner's Up Prize. Read more below!

socialhistory.org.uk/2025/07/11/r...

What an amazing 3 days @bclivingmuseum.bsky.social for the @socialhistsoc.bsky.social conference. Got to listen to some amazing historians and ride the rides at the funfair. Not at the same time sadly! #SHSConf2025

Was an excellent conference. Thanks to the organisers!

Thank you for coming!🤩

We're so glad to hear you enjoyed it!

Social History Society Conference 2025 Roundup We are delighted to say that our 2025 SHS Conference was an immense success! This was the first time we have ever hosted a conference in a heritage site: namely, the Black Country Living Museum in …

We are delighted to say that #SHSConf2025 was an immense success!

Please read more about it here - and stay tuned for more information and announcements from the conference!✨

socialhistory.org.uk/2025/07/10/s...

Wonderful to present on a panel on scrapbooking between the generations alongside @janehamlett.bsky.social & Lucy Brownson, chaired by @zoethomas.bsky.social. Fascinating discussions in the Q and A after.

Thanks to everyone who joined us and to the @socialhistsoc.bsky.social for a fab conference.

Thanks so much to @drjenniferaston.bsky.social for kindly taking this photo 📸 during my @socialhistsoc.bsky.social panel! A great set of papers and wonderful to talk about community co-production and impact #SHSConf2025 ✨️

Three fantastic days in one of my favourite places! Had a great time at #SHSConf2025 with some fabulous people. Thanks to @historicalmeredith.bsky.social at @manchesterup.bsky.social for the book that I have been eyeing up for a while 😀 @bclivingmuseum.bsky.social @socialhistsoc.bsky.social

An Edwardian street scene with bunting

A shoe doll on a window seal

Cups and saucers with a biscuit tone and candies

At a time when life in HE feels tough #shsconf2025 has been truly joyful. I’m leaving with a notebook brimming with notes & new ideas. It’s been lovely to natter to so many history peeps. Thank you to @socialhistsoc.bsky.social & @simonbriercliffe.bsky.social for your hard work! BCLM was perfect!

The @socialhistsoc.bsky.social #shsconf2025 at the @bclivingmuseum.bsky.social was brilliant. Brilliant panels but worth it just for the first evening social, with proper fish & chips, real ale, & a FUN FAIR! 😍