The IHR’s original home

The Institute of Historical Research has not always occupied its current home. When it opened in 1921 it was based in temporary wooden buildings along Malet Street. Although lacking the grandeur of Senate House, these ‘Tudor style’ huts were purpose built,...

IHR book sale

16 June 2011 – 18 June 2011 The imminent relocation of the IHR seemed like a good opportunity for a spring cleaning of our publications store.  We will not have enough room to house all of our books in our temporary space over in Senate House South, so we will...

The VCH red volumes

Author: Jessica Davies (VCH Publications Manager) As Publications Manager for the Victoria County History I must confess that, contrary to popular belief, I do not have my head buried in red volumes every day. Increasingly I find myself working ‘digitally’, whether on...

Update on IHR move

The move of the IHR Library is expected to take place between Friday 15 and Thursday 28 July. The IHR will remain open during this period, and reader places will continue to be available.  However the Library service will be subject to disruption, and not all areas...

Library arrangements during relocation

First Published: 14 February 2011 Original Location: IHR News The IHR has now agreed with the University which sections of the Library collection should take priority for open access during the next phase of the refurbishment of Senate House. As indicated in the...

Temporary relocation of the IHR

First Published: 14 December 2010 Original Location: IHR News Temporary relocation of the Institute of Historical Research, 2011-13: Announcement from the Director I am pleased to say that the University of London is currently scoping the next phase of the...