http://www.history.org.uk/ Latest news from the Historian Section of www.history.org.uk en Copyright 2012, All Rights Reserved http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sun, 13 May 2012 17:28:29 GMT Uniquely in British history Spencer Perceval is the only Prime Minister to have been assassinated.   This was on the 11th May 1812 when he was shot in the lobby of the House of Commons, still six months short of his fiftieth birthday.  His assassin, an aggrieved business man John Bellingham, was tried and executed within the week. To mark the 200th anniversary of Perceval's assassination commemorative events are being held in those places with which he was most closely... Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1495.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1495.html From Experience, to Memoir, to History: Henny Brenner in Nazi Dresden An event co-sponsored by the Anne Frank Trust This event will feature a presentation and discussion with Henny Brenner, born in Dresden in 1924. Henny survived Nazi rule in Dresden as a forced labourer until being liberated by the firebombing of the city. Henny is author of This Song is Over: A Jewish Girl in Dresden, translated by the late Barbara Fischer The book was originally published in German as "Das... Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1499.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1499.html A talk by William Dalrymple on his new book  History at its most urgent - inviting parallels with the current crisis in Afghanistan today Thursday 21st June 2012 at 7.00pm  - The Royal Geographical Society - 1 Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AR Doors open at 6pm with craft stalls and exhibition TICKETS £16.00 PER PERSON Available from Asiya at Indus Travel :Tel 020 8901 7462 Cheques payable to Spiti Projects - please enclose SAE KBC Harrow Exchange, 2 Gayton Road ... Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1483.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1483.html Facility Grant for Undergraduate Students The Society will consider applications for small grants, not normally over £250, to assist undergraduate students with expenses incurred in the preparation of economic and social history projects for final degree examinations in United Kingdom colleges and universities. Applications should be made by students, through supervisors, advisers or tutors, to the administrative secretary, who can be contacted at the address below. The application, and... Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1493.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1493.html William Shakespeare, who was born (and died) on 23 April, famously bequeathed his ‘second-best bed' to his wife Anne Hathaway in his will, dated just a few weeks before he died in 1616. Digitised copies of Shakespeare's will, part of a record series selected for the celebrity of the testators, can be searched and downloaded online. Wills are an incredibly rich source of information for family historians and researchers, providing a fascinating glimpse into an ancestor's world. Many... Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1486.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1486.html Wednesday 13 to 20 June 2012 The Southern Marches of Wales - Hereford and Monmouthshire (Sir F ynwy) - have an incredibly rich and ancient history, and hugely varied countryside. We shall visit the best of the great Marcher Castles: Goodrich, Chepstow and Raglan among others. The Romans left spectacular remains at Caerleon - home of Legio III Augusta, and Caerwent (Venta Silurum). Monks sought solitude at Tintern, Dore Abbey and Llanthony. Henry V was born at Monmouth, home of Charles Rolls... Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1492.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1492.html Wednesday 23rd May 2012 University of York, CREMS - Berrick Saul Building - Treehouse and BS/008 9.15        Registration 9.30        Technology and the mysteries of trade (Treehouse) Ayesha Mukherjee (Exeter), The economy and philosophy of manure in Hugh Platt (title tbc) Paddy Bullard (Kent), Isaac Walton and Joseph Moxon, on technical manuals. (title tbc) Eleanor Decamp (Oxford), [Keep] sharpe Instruments...as neere as you can,... Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1477.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1477.html Addressing Sensitive and Controversial Issues in History Education - Ballycastle, Northern Ireland, 19-23 September 2012 EUROCLIO is presenting you a unique opportunity to actively participate in a professional development seminar for educators in history, heritage and citizenship on the theme of Conflict and Cooperation - Addressing Sensitive and Controversial Issues in History Education that will take place in Ballycastle, Northern Ireland on 19-23 September 2012. The European Union's... Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1476.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1476.html To commemorate the centenary the National Archives have created a new page that includes biographical accounts of individuals on board, short videos and podcasts. It won't have gone unnoticed that this weekend marks the centenary of the sinking of RMS Titanic. If this has sparked your interest into researching your seafaring ancestors from this time, the National Archives have some great online resources that can help, including a research guide and podcasts. The List and Index... Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1472.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1472.html West London Synagogue - 6.15pm - 23 May, 2012 Facing History and Ourselves and West London Synagogue invite you to join Sir Harold Evans, former Editor of The Sunday Times and The Times and Editor at Large at Reuters, and Rabbi Julia Neuberger, Senior Rabbi of West London Synagogue, social reformer, and Member of the House of Lords. They will discuss the impact of this new book from Facing History and Ourselves and why Sir Harold's personal connection to antisemitism compelled him to write... Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1475.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1475.html Event being held in Bessbrook Town Hall, 19, 20, 21 April 2012 from 8 -9 pm each evenng. The meetings are held to mark the 100 anniversary Of The Titanic. The evening will conist of a powerpoint presentation on the story of the Titanic from the build, to the sinking and the afterwards. Addmission is free and there is no collection. The event is being run to mark this point of History in the Bessbrook area, this event is open to everyone in the Bessbrook, Camlough, Newry area. Come and bring... Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1469.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1469.html         A very warm welcome  The £12 million transformation of Kensington Palace is now complete! The palace of secret stories and public lives is ready to welcome you through its doors. Discover stories from Queen Victoria's life in her own words in the new Victoria Revealed exhibition, follow in the footsteps of courtiers from the past and explore the new theatrical installations in the State Apartments and see a small but beautiful... Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1468.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1468.html Booking has now closed. For full conference story click here... To book your sessions, please email the codes for your chosen sessions to suzannah.stern@history.org.uk  or contact Suzannah on 0207 820 5989 This year the Conference has a new Heritage strand, and both Conference days will be packed with fantastic lectures, teaching workshops, historical visits and more, and will cater for all our education practitioners and history enthusiasts.   Full details of the General Pathway and... Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1405.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1405.html The AGM will be held on Friday 11 May at 16.15 to 17.00 at the Penta Hotel Reading. Directions to the venue are on the reverse of this letter. All members of the Association are free to attend. Members who plan to attend the AGM are invited to send topics for discussion in advance to the Chief Executive at the registered office (59a Kennington Park Road, London SE11 4JH). Or Email: rebecca.sullivan@history.org.uk Discussion topics should arrive at the office no later than Friday 4 May 2012.... Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1462.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1462.html April 18th & 19th April 2012 This conference is looking to draw conclusions about Britain and Britishness by examining the history of the Royal Navy, seeking to emphasise the centrality of the commonly acknowledged themes listed above in the progression of British history and how they have made an indelible and enduring impact on British culture and national identity. The structure and use of British naval forces and the changes therein overtime reflects considerably more about Britain than... Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1465.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1465.html Arianna Azari the winner of the Historical Associations' ‘Great Debate' 2012 The Historical Association' Great Debate once more showcased the outstanding ability of young people to engage with history. Individuals, movements, technology and events were all discussed to illustrate the question ‘Why history matters to me'. The winner Arianna, from Henrietta Barnett School, spoke for her allotted five minutes on the Dutch famine in the winter of 1944/45. Illustrating her research was... Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1457.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1457.html The 14th annual Higher Education Academy (HEA) Teaching and Learning Conference, 2012 Tuesday 11th - Wednesday 12th September 2012 Senate House, University of London Call for papers, workshops and round table discussions open.  This year, the Higher Education Academy's annual teaching and learning conference on history in higher education will be held in partnership with the Institute of Historical Research in Senate House, London.  Scholars are more aware than ever before of the... Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1452.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1452.html Senate House, University of London, Russell Square, London WC1  6 to 7.30 pm,  Everyone is welcome. You do not have to pre-book/register. (Contact: Marika.Sherwood@sas.ac.uk) Tuesday, March 13,  2012,   3rd floor, room 349 Tessa Hosking,  Medieval Perceptions The 12th and 13th centuries were imbued with religious prejudice. Yet Europeans who were travelling to Africa or Asia then betrayed little or no sense of racial prejudice in their writings. What can we learn... Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1453.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1453.html As the eyes of the world turn towards the UK for the ‘greatest show on earth' - London 2012 - help Walk the World to explore our connections to the 206 Olympic and Paralympic Nations, and discover how these countries and their people have shaped our surroundings, often in surprising ways.  Join them in the challenge to find connections, explore your local area and create walks which take you around the world without leaving the UK. Walk the World is part of Discovering... Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1444.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1444.html Call for Papers This symposium will look the history of invention, technology and philosophy in the early modern era, the ways in which material life changed in the period. It will consider how the period constituted the relationships between science, philosophy and craft, or between trade and society. Topics might include: Public works and the provision of society - drainage, water, sewers, food, mining, weapons, surgical instruments, trade and trade-guilds; the regulation of the city; is... Sun, 19 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1445.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1445.html This one-day conference is for anyone who has a keen interest in Titanic and its legacy, and will look at all aspects of Titanic in its historical setting from its construction to the aftermath of its sinking. Titanic records provide a rich source of information on the 2,223 individuals who sailed on her as well as their families and the communities in which they served. It tells us about how we lived in 1912, the great hope Titanic provided for those who sailed on her and society at large, the... Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1447.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1447.html Medlicot Medal 2012  The Historical Association is awarding the annual prestigious award for service to History to the academic and broadcaster Bettany Hughes. The HA is the main organisation for the study and representation of history outside of academic bodies. Founded in 1906 it is an independent charity incorporated by Royal Charter with members and branches across the UK and the world representing the national voice for history. The award known as the Norton Medlicott award after a... Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1433.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1433.html All of the events take place in or near to Loughton, which is on the Central Line from London.  Most venues are within walking distance of the station, and there is a cab office adjacent to the station for venues a little further away.   Saturday 17 March 2012. First World War Day School led by Prof. David Stevenson (LSE) author of 5 books about the First World War. There will also be talks by Dr David Kenyon, Armoury Keeper, The Royal Gunpowder Mills and consultant for several... Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1431.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1431.html We have just published a new podcast series that looks at British LGBT History from 1800 to the present. These new podcasts form Part 4 of our series on Social and Political Change in Britain since 1800. You can access these podcasts here... This series of podcasts features Dr Matt Cook and Dr Sean Brady of Birkbeck, University of London, Professor Sally R Munt of the University of Sussex and Dr Emma Vickers of the University of Reading. Click here to see the first 4 parts of our... Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1422.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1422.html 11 February - 13 May Visit the COTTON: Global Threads website... Late winter and spring sees all the ground floor galleries at the Whitworth combining to tell a compelling story about the production, consumption and global trade in cotton. With exhibits ranging in date from the late Middle Ages to the present day, the exhibition takes in Lancashire and South Asia, the Americas and Africa and is the region's flagship exhibition outcome of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad programme Stories of... Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1427.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1427.html The UK ITE Network for ESD/GC Fifth Annual Conference 12 July 2012 London South Bank University (Keyworth Building) 9.15am - 4.00 pm   Envisioning change and achieving transformation: ESD/GC core ‘competences' for educators Programme 9.15 am            Registration and coffee   9.45 am            Welcome and aims of the conference    10am... Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1430.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1430.html Following another great response to Joan Lewin education bursaries last year, we bring you news of this years' bursary applications. Thanks to a legacy left by Joan Lewin, the Historical Association is able to offer a number of bursaries of up to £1000 to the teacher or small group of teachers who are able to demonstrate their ability to further the cause of history in schools or colleges. This year, the same general application rules as detailed below will apply, although this year,... Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1409.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1409.html The Historical Association's Executive Committee have confirmed that they are co-ordinating the national diary of events for next Local History Month which will run from 1-31 May 2012, leading to the BALH ‘Local History Day' on 16 June in Manchester, the latter having been delayed due to the Royal Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Any organisations or individuals who have locally-focussed events planned for this period are invited to submit the details for inclusion in the programme which... Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1400.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1400.html How do filmmakers capture the past for the big screen? Is it possible to be faithful to the historical record without pandering to market forces? These are just two of the questions the University of Reading's Department of History will be posing in their retrospective film season. This season will showcase differing genres ranging from classical theatre to opera, documentary and modern cinema.Their four films will be introduced and discussed by historians in the department.   Henry V... Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1399.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1399.html Anniversary - an act of memory Solo, collective and multi-lingual recitations from memory of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights . Monica Ross and Co-Recitors Anniversary - an act of memory is a performance series in 60 acts of solo, collective and multilingual recitations from memory of the entire UDHR by Monica Ross and Co-Recitors. First performed solo by Ross to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Declaration in 2008, to date more than 350 Co-Recitors of all ages from different... Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1398.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1398.html ‘The Oxford Movement and its Legacy' will be the subject of a study day to be held by the Kent Archaeological Society at Holy Trinity Church Hall, Sandgate Road, Folkestone, on Saturday April 14 (10am ‑ 4pm.) Three morning lectures will include ‘The Oxford Movement' by Dean Michael Chandler, who retired as Dean of Ely in September 2011 having previously been a parish priest in the Canterbury diocese until 1995 and a Residentiary Canon at Canterbury Cathedral. He is the author... Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1397.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1397.html Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans History Month 2012 starts on Wednesday the 1st of February so it's time to organise your event and fill your diary. What is LGBT History Month? The purpose of LGBT History Month is to demonstrate that - although lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans might be modern terms - they are used to describe same sex desire and gender variance, which have existed in all times and all places. A visit to the British museum, which has a same sex desire and gender variance... Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1394.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1394.html In February we will be publishing 3 new series of podcasts. The first two series will be looking at diversity in Britain from the Tudor period to the present day. The podcasts will initially be focused on Black and Asian British History from 1500 but we will be adding to these throughout the year. These podcasts going live in February will feature Dr Hakim Adi, Dr Kathy Chater, Marika Sherwood, Onyeka and Dr Sumita Mukherjee.   The third series will be looking at British LGBT History... Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1396.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1396.html We have just published our new series on Modern Irish History. In this new set of podcasts Professor Peter Gray, Dr Fearghal McGarry & Dr Stuart Aveyard of Queen's University of Belfast and Dr Matthew Kelly of the University of Southampton look at the following: Britain & Ireland in the early 19th Century  The Irish Famine How did the Nationalist and Unionist movements develop during the 19th century? How did the movement toward Home Rule and Independence develop between 1891 and... Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1386.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1386.html Wednesday 13 to 20 June 2012 The Southern Marches of Wales - Hereford and Monmouthshire (Sir Fynwy) - have an incredibly rich and ancient history, and hugely varied countryside. We shall visit the best of the great Marcher Castles: Goodrich, Chepstow and Raglan among others. The Romans left spectacular remains at Caerleon - home of Legio III Augusta, and Caerwent (Venta Silurum). Monks sought solitude at Tintern, Dore Abbey and Llanthony. Henry V was born at Monmouth, home of Charles Rolls (who... Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1388.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1388.html Institute of Commonwealth Studies, in conjunction with the Black & Asian Studies Association Black and Asian Britain seminars Senate House, University of London, Russell Square, London WC1 6 to 7.30 pm, Everyone is welcome. You do not have to pre-book/register. (Contact: Marika.Sherwood@sas.ac.uk) Monday, 16 January 2012   (room S265, Senate House, 2nd floor)   Pam Fraser Solomon,  Race, power and the media An examination of the projected image of black history and... Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1380.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1380.html Is there a 'right kind if history'? In recent weeks Sir David Cannadine has been in the news about the history teaching in schools. He has done the unthinkable, he has traced the teaching of history in state schools since the beginning. Was there a golden age of teaching when everyone knew their kings and queens? It is a book that explores the real history of history education. The timing couldn't be more important as ministers, academics and the media muse on the future of what should be... Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1373.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1373.html Tuesday 13th December 2011 room S265 Miranda Kaufmann, "Edward Swarthye alias negro": an African in Elizabethan England   Miranda has just submitted her D.Phil. Thesis on 'Africans in Britain, 1500-1640', at Christ Church, Oxford   Institute of Commonwealth Studies, in conjunction with the Black & Asian Studies Association Black and Asian Britain seminars Senate House, University of London, Russell Square, London WC1 6 to 7.30 pm, Everyone is welcome. You do not have to... Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1371.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1371.html Three of Yorkshire's major tourist attractions are celebrating the 10th anniversary of free admission to national museums today (December 1) by pledging, "We're free and plan to stay that way" and by bringing three very different parts of their collections together to mark the occasion - a steam locomotive, a knight in full armour and an iPad! The Royal Armouries, Leeds, The National Media Museum, Bradford, and the National Railway Museum, York,  all play a central role in... Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1370.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1370.html Who Do You Think You Are? Live returns to London's Olympia on 24-26th February for its sixth year. It's the biggest family history show in the world where you'll find leading genealogy experts, one-to-one sessions, informative workshops and over 150 exhibitors specialising in researching your family tree all under one roof. More to explore The 2012 show will feature even more exciting ways to look deeper into your ancestry whether you're just starting out on your family history trail or you're... Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1369.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1369.html Up to 4 million pages of historical newspapers now searchable online here... Unparalleled access to a treasure trove of storiesUp to 4 million pages from the British Library's newspaper collections Will transform family history researchThe British Library and online publisher brightsolid today launch a website that will transform the way that people use historical newspapers to find out about the past. The British Newspaper Archive website will offer access to up to 4 million fully searchable... Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1367.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1367.html On the 11th November 1918, 93 years ago, Allied and German troops agreed to end the First World War. More than 8 million men and women saw service in the British forces during 'the war to end all wars', a significant proportion of the British population.       The National Archives is an invaluable source of information on the conflict and holds a large collection of records from this time, many of which can be searched online. Where to start Soldiers' service... Sun, 27 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1359.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1359.html The Humanities Research Institute at the University of Newcastle, Australia invites academics from a wide a variety of disciplines - including anthropology, art, criminology, history, international relations, law, literature, psychology, philosophy, political science and sociology - to submit proposals for panels and individual papers at its conference, Histories of Violence, to be held in the city of Newcastle from 21-23 August 2012. Plenary speakers:      ... Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1363.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1363.html Since October 2011, Engaging Places has been integrated into the leading independent built environment organisation Open-City, one of London's key providers of innovative and inspiring programmes and resources using architecture as a learning tool. The Engaging Places initiative supports and provides a website to a rich seam of teaching resources and materials, topical features, information about places to visit, and lesson plans for teachers and education providers, as well as championing... Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1360.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1360.html A CamelBak water carrier with three bullet holes in it and shrapnel collected after rocket fire from the Taliban in 2006 are featured in War Story: Serving in Afghanistan. Personal belongings and eyewitness accounts, collected from servicemen and women on Operation Herrick, tell their stories of everyday life on the ground and reflect on loss and coming home. Never-before-seen artefacts, video footage and interviews will be on display from 28 October. At IWM London, join us for our public... Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1332.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1332.html A CPD Evening in partnership with the British Library. Date: Thursday 26th January 2012 Time: 5.30-8.30pm Venue: The British Library Learning Centre, 96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB.    The Historical Association in partnership with the British Library invites you to this fantastic FREE event for teachers and general non teacher HA members alike. The evening will surround the British Library's current exhibition, Royal Manuscripts: The Genius of Illumination which charts the history... Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1330.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1330.html Don't miss the BFI Southbank's two month tribute to one of Russia's most innovative, contemporary directors. Highlights in the season include the chance to enjoy Sokurov's rarely seen films and elegiac documentaries.  During the 1990s, Aleksandr Sokurov created remarkable video portraits of the post-Soviet Russian army, serving numberless days without a clear purpose, tending to the far reaches of a once formidable empire. We welcome author, journalist and policy... Sat, 29 Oct 2011 01:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1331.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1331.html A Study Day presented by Joyce Filer BA; Dip. Arch; M.Sc; M.Sc (formerly Curator of Human & Animal Remains, Dept. Ancient Egypt & Sudan, British Museum, London) Saturday 26 November 2011: 11 am - 5 pm at: University of London, Hughes-Parry Hall (Garden Halls), 19-26 Cartwright Gardens, London, WC1H 9EF Find out about the life and death of people from ancient times and places: Britain and Europe, the Americas and the Middle East.  By examining human remains we can... Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1329.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1329.html The House of Lords debated how history is currently taught in UK schools on Thursday 20 October. Could teaching history chronologically be a sensible way to help UK schoolchildren to make sense of the world? Among the Members of the Lords taking part were a former secondary school teacher and history academics. Watch the debate below: Watch the debate: Schools: History Lords Hansard: read a transcript of the debate Lords Library Note: Teaching of history in... Sun, 23 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1327.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1327.html The competition for essays on the history of Yorkshire is held annually. The Beresford Award for longer essays of up to 10,000 words is worth £300, and the judges may make a second award of £150. For shorter essays, with a limit of 5,000 words, there is one prize, the Bramley Award, of £150. Entries should be original and based on research, and should not have been published already nor offered for publication. Any subject drawn from the history of places and people in... Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1316.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/general_news_1316.html