Mapping the Modern City in the IHR Library Collections

Mapping the Modern City in the IHR Library Collections

This post was written by Alex Kither, Graduate Library Assistant Trainee at the Institute of Historical Research Library. The new Modern History Collections guide covers a broad range of historical sources from the late eighteenth century through to the present day....
Layers of London: news digest for June

Layers of London: news digest for June

By Liam Cunningham Despite being stuck at home we at Layers of London are still hard at work and busy preparing a programme of public engagement for the summer. This month we have several exciting digital events planned, new volunteering opportunities and — as...
‘Book-ended’: the wonderful history of the Athlone Press

‘Book-ended’: the wonderful history of the Athlone Press

By Lauren De’Ath December 2019 sees the public launch of the new University of London Press. Based at the School of Advanced Study, the Press is a collaborative, open access publisher of humanities research — including edited collections and monographs...
Mapping 2750 furniture makers on Layers of London

Mapping 2750 furniture makers on Layers of London

By Adriana Turpin The British and Irish Furniture Makers Online (BIFMO) project is a partnership between the Institute of Historical Research and the Furniture History Society. It encompasses research, resources, training and events to engage with a...