New Director appointed at the IHR
Professor Claire Langhamer, has been appointed as Director of the UK’s national centre for history, the University of London’s (UoL) IHR.
How the IHR is supporting historians at this time
In this period of uncertainty, the IHR looks to support historians, and their research, with a range of digital initiatives - including primary and secondary resources, online events and training.
Get latest updates about current IHR Library arrangements and other parts of the IHR building that remain closed.
IHR Global Birthday Event
The 8 July 2021 marks the exact date 100 years ago of the IHR’s opening ceremony. To celebrate our centenary we are planning a day-long global online birthday
IHR 'Historical Research' Lecture (2021)- The Accountability of Historians
Ludmilla Jordanova (Durham ) will discuss how accountability’ may be a useful notion for historians, how it invites us to probe the relationships it implies.
IHR National Centenary Events
Following a huge response to our Open Call, we are delighted to announce events organised by partners across the country.
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May 2021: Latest IHR library access arrangements
The reading rooms at the IHR Library are open Monday to Friday 09.00 - 17.00 for readers who pre-book desks.
January 2021: online resources to help during lockdown
A listing of the IHR's digital resources to help when access to libraries and archives is restricted: includes primary & secondary content, plus online events.
