Why History Matters History matters. History helps us to understand our world today and to know that things were not always thus. 31 may
Invitation: Bibliography of British and Irish History (BBIH) editorial board membership Would you like to help shape BBIH and help us include more diverse voices and perspectives in what we do? Read the full article for details. 15 mar
Call for Section Editors: Bibliography of British and Irish History (BBIH) BBIH seeks to appoint 2 new Section Editors. Read the full article for details. 15 mar
History Day 2023 This year 64 organisations joined us to celebrate and explore library, museum, archive and history collections from across the UK and beyond. 30 nov
Celebrating 400 years of Shakespeare's First Folio The School of Advanced Study and Senate House Library have announced an exciting programme of activities to mark the 400th anniversary of the First Folio. 08 nov
Join the IHR Trust Are you someone who values the importance of history in our society and wishes to be part of building its future? The consider joining the IHR Trust. 13 oct
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