On this day in 1924, Tutankhamun’s sarcophagus was discovered by Howard Carter. Comprised of three coffins, this sarcophagus contained the preserved body of the Pharaoh. Learn more about the search for King Tut by searching the Bibliography of British and Irish History (BBIH) https://buff.ly/3L7a33B
Institute of Historical Research
Research Services
The IHR is the UK's national centre for history, dedicated to supporting historians of all kinds.
About us
As the national centre for history, the Institute of Historical Research’s mission is to: - champion the value and importance of history; - enable and nurture the current and next generation of historians, wherever they are to be found; - support the historical community through the care and development of our important library and archive collections, our publications and our digital resources; - facilitate and produce ambitious and innovative historical research; - connect, listen to and advocate for historians, mobilising our unique national intellectual and professional networks; - engage and include scholars and the public in historical research in all its diversity and richness.
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https://www.history.ac.uk/
External link for Institute of Historical Research
- Industry
- Research Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- London
- Type
- Educational
- Founded
- 1921
- Specialties
- History and Research
Locations
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Get directions
Insitute of Historical Research
Senate House, Malet Street
London, WC1E 7HU, GB
Employees at Institute of Historical Research
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Maxine Beuret
Cultural Historian, Photographer, Oral Historian, Workshop Facilitator, Trainer, Writer, Digital-Storyteller
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Areti Demosthenous
Dr.
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Adam Chapman
Lecturer in Medieval History and General Editor, Victoria County History
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William Tullett
Associate Professor in Sensory History
Updates
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So many great training opportunities coming up. Do have a look!
Truly delighted to launch our brand new 2025 research training programme in history and the humanities at the School of Advanced Study, University of London today. Research training lies at the very heart of our mission to support the next generation of arts and humanities researchers. https://lnkd.in/eJZsamar Institute of Historical Research
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Interested in researching migration and refugee narratives? This online research training session will introduce participants to a wealth of resources and is free to attend. 🗓 20 March 2025 🕰 14:00-15:30 BST 🖥 Online Register today via: https://buff.ly/3ZgvjdC
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Closing tomorrow 11:59pm (GMT) - the Bibliography of British and Irish History (BBIH) is seeking a new section editor with expertise in post-1800 Irish history https://buff.ly/4dzSNzv
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Planning on visiting the IHR in January? Please be aware that our common room will be closed for refurbishment from Monday 6 - Saturday 25 January. Library readers will be able to request periodicals from the Library office. For more information visit
IHR Common Room Refurbishment
history.ac.uk
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Working on an essay, dissertation, research project or conference proposal? Check out our videos and guides on using the Bibliography of British and Irish History (BBIH)
Using BBIH online: a help pack for students and lecturers
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On this day in 1854, The Charge of the Light Brigade by Alfred, Lord Tennyson was published. To mark its 170th anniversary, search for Tennyson as a ‘person as subject’ on the Bibliography of British and Irish History (BBIH) to learn more about them https://buff.ly/3L7a33B
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Closing Friday 13 December 2024 - the Bibliography of British and Irish History (BBIH) is looking for a new section editor with expertise in post-1800 Irish history
Call for Section Editor: Bibliography of British and Irish History (BBIH)
history.ac.uk
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During UK Disability History Month, you can explore this topic by checking out the Bibliography and British and Irish History's (BBIH) online reading list. This resource allows you to uncover the most recent studies in this field. Visit the link provided to learn more: https://buff.ly/3QWrffO.
Online reading lists from BBIH
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