British History in the Long 18th Century

About the seminar

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!

We have only two provisos: papers should be accessible to the many different types of researchers who attend the seminar and, second, that everything is open for discussion. Our aim is to combine rigorous discussion of the issues, with a friendly environment in which everyone is able to participate. Usually papers, lasting about fifty minutes, are given by individuals. But we also hold panel sessions, to enable two or more speakers to provide contrasting viewpoints. As eighteenth-century studies are booming, we make bookings well ahead – so let us know well in advance if you have a seminar paper in gestation.

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. 

For offers of papers/panels, please contact Joseph Cozens, Sally Holloway and Sarah Lloyd.

Queries about the programme can be directed to Gillian Williamson. 

If you have not used Zoom before some basic technical advice can be found online. 

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