Unlocking sources for new audiences: electronic publishing with British History Online

British History Online (BHO) is the digital library containing some of the core printed primary and secondary sources for the medieval and early modern history of the British Isles.

This information service aims to support all those interested in the electronic publication of historical resources and, in particular, those planning a digitisation project. These pages detail British History Online's work, staff and unique benefits.

Find out about:

  1. who we are - our staff, academic support team and advisory board
  2. our digitisation process
  3. Progress reviews of the project to date

We are currently making an appeal for copyright holders for prospective forthcoming volumes.

The IHR has recently been awarded funding by the Arts and Humanities Research Council to complete the digitisation of The National Archives' Calendars of State Papers. Read an extract from the press release.

For further information, please contact the Editorial Controller, Dr Peter Webster (Peter.Webster@sas.ac.uk).

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