British History in the Long 18th Century
Supported by Mark Storey and Carey Karmel, in memory of Arthur Burns
We provide a forum for debate on all aspects of research into the history of Britain and associated regions during the long eighteenth century, unconstrained thematically and methodologically.
Twitter: @long18thsem
- Venue
- Hybrid | Online-via Zoom & IHR Wolfson NB01
- Time
- Wednesdays 17:30
- Convenors
- Penelope J. Corfield (Royal Holloway, University of London), Joseph Cozens (University College London), Adam Crymble (University College London), Helen Esfandiary (Kings College London), Margot Finn (University College London), Amanda Goodrich (Open University), Tim Hitchcock (University of Sussex), Sally Holloway (Oxford Brookes University), Sarah Lloyd (Institute of Historical Research), Matthew McCormack (University of Northampton), Gillian Williamson (Independent Scholar) and Brendan Tam (University of Warwick).
We provide a forum for debate on all aspects of research into the history of Britain and associated regions during the long eighteenth century. The history we explore is limited chronologically and geographically, but we are unconstrained thematically and methodologically. We like to hear and discuss papers about all aspects of British history in the period, and the approach can be from near or far, empirical or theoretical, and concerned with the short, medium or long term. We enjoy contributions from other disciplines, including joint sessions with other seminars. We want to hold the best seminar in London. Come and help us to make it that!
Anyone is welcome to join our meetings though you will need to register online in order to receive the link and instructions for each seminar.
If you have not used Zoom before some basic technical advice can be found online.
To be added to the mailing list please contact seminar administrator Gillian Williamson.
About the Seminar
Format and Schedule
- The seminar is a fully hybrid event, held both in person and on Zoom, and usually starts at 5:30 PM with introductions and announcements.
- This is followed by a 45 to 50-minute presentation, which can take various forms, including formal papers, roundtable discussions, and panels. An abstract of forthcoming meetings can be found on the seminar webpage.
- There is a five-minute break after the presentation, followed by a question and discussion session, aiming to conclude the formal part of the evening by around 7:15 PM.
Asking and Answering Questions
- All attendees, both in person and online, are asked to sign into the Zoom meeting (remaining fully muted in the room) and enter their questions into the chat. This helps manage the discussion, creates an archive of questions, and provides a clear record for the speaker.
- We aim to alternate between online and in-person questions, but also try and group them thematically. If you’re in person without a laptop or phone, please just raise your hand.
- Online participants are requested to unmute and ask their questions directly, while the chair will normally call on in-person attendees in the order questions are entered in the chat.
- Please keep your questions short and to the point; and be patient if there is a long queue.
We value and encourage all points of views and hope that questions will be asked with the kind of respect and generosity that promotes dialogue. In the highly unlikely event that attendees, either in person or online, behave in a way that is disruptive, offensive or inappropriately aggressive we will take appropriate steps to preserve a spirit of professional academic debate and discussion. In the past, technical faults have occasionally impacted on the experience of those attending online. Please bear with us as we try to rectify any problems.
Post-Seminar Meal
- After the discussion, we usually go for a meal at a reasonably priced local restaurant. Everyone is encouraged to join us.
- Please inform Helen Esfandiary prior to the day to help manage reservations.
- The cost of drinks and entertaining the speaker(s) is covered by the convenors. We ask post-graduates and the unwaged to contribute £20, and everyone else to contribute £30 towards the meal.
Contact Information
The programme is organized by the lead convenors. For paper proposals, speaker suggestions, or other questions about the seminar, please contact:
