Discover the rich heritage of seaside tourism and its unique architectural legacy with the Seaside Heritage Network.

We are thrilled to share the 2026 Being Human Festival programme of over 230 events, taking place across the UK from 5 – 14 November. Here are a few highlights and what you can expect this year.

Closing dates for next applications: Mondays 5 October and 14 December 2026   The Society's Postgraduate Membership is for those studying History, or a cognate subject, at a higher level (from Masters...

Plenary Lecture: Professor Daniel Cook (University of Dundee) Artist’s Talk: Martin Rowson (in conversation with Brigitte Friant-Kessler) Venue: St. Bride Library (London, U.K.) Dates: 23–25 September...

BSECS Annual Conference: the annual meeting of the British Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies is Europe's largest and most prestigious annual conference

The popularisation of the British seaside from the mid-18th Century onwards would create a particularly distinctive form of national heritage.

Sir, Some Friend of mine lent me a Comedy, which I am told was written by you: I read it carefully, and with much Pleasure, on Account both of the Characters, and the Moral. I have no Interest with the People of the Play-house, else I should gladly ...

Call for Papers Victorian Popular Fiction Association 19th Annual Conference 21st-23rd July 2027 Deadline: 28th February 2027 “Beaches and Borders in Victorian Popular Fiction and Culture&#82…

Darwin is significantly queerer than we’ve been led to believe. While his writings are sometimes invoked to insist that sex should be understood in binary Darwin is significantly queerer than we’ve be...

Call for Papers Victorian Popular Fiction Association 19th Annual Conference 21st-23rd July 2027 Deadline: 28th February 2027 “Beaches and Borders in Victorian Popular Fiction and Culture&#82…

A unique production of Dylan Thomas's famous 'play for voices' enacted by a community of Welsh performers in New York, Los Angeles, London, Cardiff and Laugharne.

Actor will play 15th-century hero in sweeping production about Welsh rebellion against English crown

Discover the rich heritage of seaside tourism and its unique architectural legacy with the Seaside Heritage Network.

Mill and factory closures every summer meant their workers had the chance to flock to the seaside.

An essential teaching companion offering practical strategies for enhancing learning for all teachers of history in higher education. The study of the eighteenth century has been a growth area in univ...

A one-day workshop/symposium on 14 January 2027 at the National Maritime Museum, focusing on the disciplinary crossroads between medical, social, and maritime history

Supported by Mark Storey and Carey Karmel, in memory of Arthur Burns

In the tapestry’s early scenes depicting what happened before 1066, William of Normandy and Harold Godwinson helped each other.

Core team of 15 staff and thousands of volunteers and partners help the country-music philanthropist deliver books to kids around the world.

We're committed to the development of early career researchers and support outstanding candidates to apply for externally funded research schemes.

Eastbourne Borough Council did not install the first public toilets for ladies until 1900.

This is a guide to the essay in the age of AI, when we need it more than ever. How should we encourage our students to read when co-pilot is on hand to read for them? Beset on all sides by summary ...

History and Archives in Practice (HAP) is an annual partnership event, co-hosted by the Royal Historical Society, The National Archives, and the Institute of Historical Research. Now in its fifth year...