http://www.history.org.uk/ Latest news from the Homepage 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 Over the last year there have been several statements made about issues affecting history education. In December 2011 the curriculum review panel report recommended that history should become a core subject in Key Stage 2 and continue to the age of 16. The government is yet to make a formal announcement regarding the review panel proposals. Despite that, the debate has continued to smoulder in the history community and The Secretary of State for Education, Mr Gove has made announcements about... Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1497.html http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1497.html Check out our new podcasts on the Falklands War. These podcasts, featuring Dr Helen Parr of Keele University, examine the origins and consequences of the war, how the war was won, how the war was reported and the controversy created by the sinking of the Belgrano. Click here to access/download these podcasts... Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1502.html http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1502.html The Historical Association in partnership with Historic Royal Palaces presents A commemorative CPD Package   The Historical Association and Historic Royal Palaces have joined forces to offer a fantastic CPD opportunity in line with the Queen's diamond jubilee. Two CPD events around the theme of Royal Women will chart the private histories of queens of the past from within the walls of their palaces. What was it really like to be a queen? What was the reaction to a female... Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1416.html http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1416.html In line with its total commitment to History for All, the HA has, with ASDAN, developed a history CoPE course that is accessible, yet challenging. This new course will be available to centres for teaching from September 2012. ASDAN style ‘challenges' fit closely with the HA's vision of history as ‘enquiry' and provide genuine opportunities for students to ‘do' history and, as a part of a full CoPE award, offers a viable alternative to GCSE or entry level as well as working as... Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1482.html http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1482.html 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/news/news_1495.html http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1495.html People like learning about history - its official. Time and again history is rated as a popular topic for television documentaries, radio programmes and the factual book lists. Historians are becoming celebrities just as 10 years ago chefs were. One of its strengths is that historical knowledge can be learnt at any age and in many different ways, from real life testimony to fictional accounts. One of its weaknesses is that myths and untruths about historical events or people can be become just... Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1491.html http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1491.html Following the recent call for nominations, we will be holding elections for trustee representatives on Council from our Secondary Committee nominations and for places on Primary Committee. As a member of the Historical Association you are entitled to vote in these elections. Please read the candidates' statements carefully before casting your votes. Other places have been filled without election as nominations received did not exceed the places available. Click here to vote!   The... Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1463.html http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1463.html Mr Gove recently announced changes to A-Level examinations. The rationale was to make A-Level examinations more rigorous and difficult to pass and raise standards. The Historical Association supports a rigorous approach to A-Level study as the basis for further education and careers, whilst maintaining accessibility for all to the study of A-Level history and beyond and would like to point out that a recent Ofqual international comparability study indicated that A-Level history was comparably... Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1487.html http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1487.html London History Forum took place on April 19th - it was fantastic to see so many of you there and what a buzz came out of it. The evening was thoroughly enjoyed by all with comments such as: "Congratulations on this evening's conference. It seemed to me very well thought out and timely."  Those of you that missed it very definitely missed out, but don't worry, here is a useful summary and links to help you to stay up to date with the latest issues and thinking affecting history... Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1484.html http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1484.html The Impact of the English Baccalaureate. Take Part and Win £100 of M&S;Vouchers  Take part here This year's survey has a slightly different focus, given the Coalition Government's promotion of an English Baccalaureate. Early indications from last year's survey suggested that the initiative was having a positive effect on history provision, but conversely a number of concerns were also emerging. It is therefore very important that we are able to gather data at this point in time... Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1458.html http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1458.html Our 2012 Annual Conference will take place in Reading on Friday 11 May and Saturday 12 May at the Penta Hotel and is sponsored by Pearson and AQA. Our two 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. New to Conference this year is our Heritage pathway which will include workshop sessions from English Heritage, The British Library, The National Archives and... Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1408.html http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1408.html History for All LAST PLACES REMAINING: Contact Mel Jones on melaniej@history.org.uk to book and pay on the door. Secondary Session FULL. Date: Thursday 19th April Venue: The British Library,  Harry M Weinrebe Learning Centre Time: 5.30-7.30pm   What does history for all mean? The term can mean different things to different people. It can invoke thoughts of diversity, opportunity, thoughts of reaching differing levels of ability, or the possibility of a greater number of students... Sun, 08 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1437.html http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1437.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/news/news_1462.html http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1462.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/news/news_1457.html http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1457.html A report by the Expert Panel for the National Curriculum review' In December the DfE published the ‘The Framework for the National Curriculum: A report by the Expert Panel for the National Curriculum review'.  The HA endorses the panel's recommendation that history should be part of the core curriculum for all young people from 5 to 16.  If you have yet to read it, it can be downloaded from the DfE website.  There are four key areas. We would like to highlight:   1.... Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1442.html http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1442.html The first four podcasts in our series of Primary Expert Podcasts will be going live in March! As a primary practitioner, access to specific history teacher training is limited. Whether you are a teacher in post or a trainee, you could be faced with a need to teach history having had little or no training. The Historical Association is here to help. If you need to get to grips with the principles and practical needs of primary history, then why not take advantage of our new series of primary... Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1448.html http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1448.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/news/news_1433.html http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1433.html Being a history leader is hugely exciting, yet can sometimes be daunting. We all want to be successful but what exactly do you need to do to make history a thriving subject in your school and beyond? Led by someone who knows, this course aims to provide you with the secrets of success. It will help you evaluate where you are at, and help you decide on your key priorities. Using case studies you will evaluate the approaches other successful history leaders have used, to help you understand which... Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1434.html http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1434.html Have you ever considered becoming a trustee or joining one of our committees? Our strategy and our policies are developed by and directed by our members through trustees on Governing Council and through our committees. Council is responsible for the overall strategic direction of the HA and for ensuring our legal compliance. Our committees represent the views and interests of the various members of the HA and members advise on a huge number of issues as well as helping to develop resources and... Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1432.html http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1432.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/news/news_1422.html http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1422.html Teaching history in the classroom using historical fiction is a brand new Historical Association eCPD course that runs from Saturday 18th February to Friday 16th March 2012. Is it the story in history that grabs you? Do you want to use historical fiction in your classroom but are unsure where to start? Have you already tried getting your children to write historical fiction and been disappointed with the results? Well then this is the course for you. For children to successfully write... Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1402.html http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1402.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/news/news_1409.html http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1409.html Review Panel Publishes Report On 19th December 2011 the curriculum review panel published its report and recommendations concerning the current National Curriculum and provision. The government will respond to the report in the next month. The panel made some interesting recommendations affecting history provision under the National Curriculum which are summarised below. The Historical Association is preparing a paper on history in the curriculum which will be available for consultation later... Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1392.html http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1392.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/news/news_1396.html http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1396.html Have Your Say and Win £75 of Marks and Spencers Vouchers. Click here to complete the survey... Following our successful survey into the state of history in English primary schools in 2010/11, the Historical Association is undertaking a full survey of history in primary schools in 2011/12. Last year your responses fed into a report that was widely circulated to interested parties as well as government. This year,  in the climate of curriculum review, we need your responses more... Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1326.html http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1326.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 FamineHow 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/news/news_1383.html http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1383.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/news/news_1373.html http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1373.html Teaching history in the classroom using historical fiction Asking pupils of any age to read and write historical fiction stresses the importance of rigorous historical research, deepens pupils' historical knowledge and understanding, and allows them to develop their skills of historical communication. If you want to use historical fiction in your classroom then this four week Historical Association eCPD course will equip you with the theoretical background and the practical skills to... Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1381.html http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1381.html Seeing the Bigger picture: What is the Long Arc of Time? Helping Children to Develop Chronological Understanding Thursday 8th December 2011 The British Library (Learning Centre) Euston Road, London. 5 - 7.30pm Booking for this event is now closed, however, a limited number of on the door tickets are available. Contact suzannah.stern@history.org.uk for further details. At the Historical Association, we provide events and training for teachers that are both current and effective. It is no secret... Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1291.html http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1291.html The HA has lots of anecdotal evidence about problems with examination marking, both at GCSE and at A Level, and suggestions that the problem is getting worse rather than better.  We are launching a short 'survey monkey' survey to try to provide evidence of the extent of the perceived problem, and gauge how our members feel about this issue. You can help the Historical Association formulate an appropriate response to this issue. We hope you will help us by... Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1357.html http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1357.html Jon Davies, an HA member since 1971 has just been appointed the CEO of Wikimedia UK the local chapter of the Wikimedia Foundation best known as the creators of Wikipedia but also Wikimedia Commons with its millions of images and media files, Wikisource and many others.. He visited the HA to see if we could build some links between the two organisations. As a historian himself, (French Film), he has seen the growing quality of Wikipedia's articles with increased referencing and an editorial... Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1341.html http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1341.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/news/news_1330.html http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1330.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/news/news_1327.html http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1327.html Bigger and Better than Ever Before! The Historical Association Historical Fiction Prize and the Joan Blyth Memorial Prize Get your Year 6, 7, 8 and 9 students to bring the past to life! One of the key attributes of historical fiction is that it has a convincing setting in a past time and place. Students can set their stories in ANY period or place in the past, so the story can fit in with and extend any historical topic you may be studying. Winning students will each receive a cash prize of... Sun, 16 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1328.html http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1328.html The Historical Association will be running a historical debating competition across schools in the UK and the Republic of Ireland this autumn/winter culminating in a grand final at Merton College, Oxford on 10th March 2012. Students from across these countries aged between 16 and 19 will be debating the question: "Why does history matter to you?" Each competitor will be given five minutes to present their case and then field questions from the judges. If you would like to... Sat, 08 Oct 2011 01:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1123.html http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1123.html Findings from the Historical Association survey of secondary school history teachers in England 2011 Authors: Dr Katharine Burn, Institute of Education and Dr Richard Harris, Southampton University (Summary and Full Survey Report attached below) This survey is carried out each year to monitor and evaluate history teaching and access to history in our schools. It has become the sole regular way of measuring the state of history in our schools and is the first point of call for teachers,... Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1290.html http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1290.html Four new classic HA Pamphlets Now Available Online! 1. Henry VIII by G. R. Elton 2. Oliver Cromwell by Christopher Hill 3. The Paris Commune of 1871 by Eugene Schulkind 4. Catherine de Medici and the Ancien Regime by N. M. Sutherland   Historian Members can access the pamphlets here... Teaching History Members can access the pamphlets here... *Students of Corporate Member Schools and Institutions can access the pamphlets here... Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1271.html http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1271.html A brighter future for History? Saturday October 15th 2011 School of Education, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham. B152TT Conference fee: £10 Calling all teachers, head teachers, student teachers, museum educators and any passionate about teaching history in our schools. Come to our next Forum find out about and respond to the following questions What are your thoughts about the National Curriculum? What do you think should be the place of history in this? What form should... Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1221.html http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1221.html We at the Historical Association would like to congratulate history students across the country who have received their GCSE results today. History GCSE passes have remained high and shown a slight improvement. The A*-C pass rate is up from 70.2% to 70.4% and the overall pass rate remains static thanks to the hard work, enthusiasm and dedication of both students and their teachers alike; proving as Ofsted and Historical Association evidence notes that history is one of the most well enjoyed and... Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1256.html http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1256.html Check out our HA Podcasted History of Modern China  featuring Dr Yangwen Zeng of the University of Manchester, Professor Rana Mitter and Professor Patricia Thornton of the University of Oxford and Professor Arne Westad of the London School of Economics.  This resource is open access and will give you an idea of the format of our other podcast series. Click here for access... Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1245.html http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1245.html History ‘A' Level passes have once again gone up proving that history is a subject taught by excellent teachers and studied by enthusiastic students. As a subject association we at the Historical Association want to congratulate those students who have received their results we know that many hours of hard work go into achieving good grades in ‘A' level examinations. History is a subject that requires diverse intellectual skills as well as factual knowledge. Those students that have... Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1246.html http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1246.html The Curator of the Museum of London has provided us with our next 10 Objects in our History of the UK in 1000 Objects series. The objects covered include: Neolithic Jadeite axehead, Roman Leather bikini,  Roman brick with graffiti, Anglo-Saxon wood and leather whip, Medieval toy knight, Early Modern Copper-plate map, Great Fire of London fire bucket, Flintlock duelling pistol, c. 1784, Suffragette banner and a Spotty Dog puppet, c. 1955. Take a look... Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1241.html http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1241.html Television historian and academic Simon Schama chaired the at times explosive and thought provoking debate on ‘What sort of history should school history be?' Professor Simon Schama is one the UK's top historians and is currently Michael Gove's choice to head up the Government's committee into changing the History curriculum in schools. It will be Schama's job to advise the coalition government on what our young people will learn of our country's past for the next few decades. On the... Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1235.html http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1235.html On 23rd June some of the UK's leading historians gathered in London to celebrate contributors to the subject. The Historical Associations annual event is becoming a must for local, educational and academic historians. In the audience were lovers of history from across the UK excited to be part of an event that awards local activities for history alongside those who adorn the bookshops and airwaves. Both Bettany Hughes and Professor Sir David Cannadine received fellowships from the HA, whilst... Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1223.html http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1223.html Write Your Own Historical Story Competition and the Joan Blyth Memorial Prize 2011. The competition this year has again been successful. We received 97 entries from 41 schools across England and Wales with far flung entries from St John's School in Cyprus, the British School in Muscat and furthest of all, the Kellett British International School in Hong Kong. We also received two entries from home schooled children. These entries broke down into 7 stories from Year 6 pupils, 31 stories from... Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1211.html http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1211.html [Historical Fiction reviewed and nominated by young readers!]   The Historical Association announces the shortlist for the 2010 Young Quills Award. This  prize has two separate categories; Primary and  Secondary, although some books obviously fit into both categories. Books are selected for the shortlist by children reviewers in each category. In order to qualify for the shortlist the submitted works had to conform to two criteria: That the children reviewers enjoyed the... Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1182.html http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1182.html Foyles host Medlicott Awards Evening The Historical Association are please to confirm the venue for the 2011 Medicott Awards Evening. The event will now take place at the Gallery, Foyles, Charing Cross Road, London on Thursday 23rd June 2011.  An Evening with Michael Wood - Winner of the 2011 Medlicott Medal for History At The Gallery, Foyles, Charing Cross Road, London Thursday 23 June 2011, 6pm to 8.30pm Tickets £10.00 to members and £15.00 to non members (including... Sun, 05 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1094.html http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1094.html The Historical Association are starting a special fund in Barry Coward's name to support the Great Debate and, hopefully, to raise money to support adults returning to education. Barry was President of the HA from 2005 to 2008 seeing us through our Centenary Celebrations in 2006 and the first Great Debate. He was very supportive of education and was an A-level examiner for over 30 years. Barry's working life was at Birkbeck College, University of London. Birkbeck students are all mature... Sat, 04 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1184.html http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1184.html I am delighted to follow Professor Anne Curry as President of the Historical Association. Anne has been a tireless advocate for the HA during her term as President and we recently benefitted in Canterbury from one of her many visits to lecture to the local branches. I am also looking forward tremendously to meeting our members during the next three years. I have already received a warm welcome at the annual conference held earlier this month in Manchester. Congratulations to everyone involved... Tue, 24 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1165.html http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1165.html We are delighted to announce that Professor Jackie Eales was confirmed as President to succeed Professor Anne Curry at the AGM on 13 May 2011. Jackie is Professor of Early Modern History at Canterbury Christ Church University. Her research interests have focussed on Puritanism and the Parliamentarian Party and she has also published widely on Kent during the Civil War. She is currently researching clerical wives and daughters in the Seventeenth Century. Jackie has been an active member of the... Tue, 24 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1164.html http://www.history.org.uk/news/news_1164.html