The Institute of Historical Research is running a number of free online events over the next few months that may be of interest to local studies staff. Some of their seminar program is also running online. Attending could be a good way to update knowledge and contribute to CPD. Here are some highlights:
Upcoming Events
History Librarians Workshop
18 June 2020, 1:30PM – 3:00PM. URL: https://www.history.ac.uk/events/history-librarians-workshop
Layers of London Webinar: Documenting Windrush Arrivals
22 June 2020, 4:00PM – 5:00PM. URL: https://www.history.ac.uk/events/layers-london-webinar-documenting-windrush-arrivals
Layers of London and Newington Green Meeting House present: Working Women (Past and Present)
25 June 2020, 5:00PM – 6:00PM. URL: https://www.history.ac.uk/events/online-layers-london-and-newington-green-meeting-house-present-working-women-past-and
Seminars
The following seminars are running as online meetings:
- Architectural History
- British History in the 17th Century
- British History in the Long 18th Century
- History of Gardens and Landscapes
- Parliaments, Politics and People
Check for details here: https://www.history.ac.uk/search-events?search=&date-range%5B0%5D=&date-range%5B1%5D=&page=1
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