RHN 105/2026 | Call
Organiser: British Agricultural History Society
16–18 April 2025, University of Lancaster, UK
Deadline for Submission: 30 November 2026
Call for Papers:
BAHS Annual Conference 2027
This conference celebrates the 75th anniversary of the foundation of the Society in 1952. We therefore see it as a special occasion, looking backwards over the achievements of the discipline since 1952 with its expansion into new areas and changes of emphasis, and towards the future.
We intend that the conference will illustrate the range and diversity of agricultural and rural history. We therefore invite proposals for papers addressing all aspects of agricultural and rural history, including, but not limited to, the following themes:
- Animal History
- Diet, Food, Processing and Retailing
- Environmental History
- Leisure and Recreation
- Perceptions of the Countryside
- Power and Conflict
- Progress and Innovation
- Work and Workers
Whilst the primary focus will be on Britain and Ireland, proposals on Europe and other parts of the world are welcome.
We are especially keen to have postgraduate and early career historians attend the conference to give papers. The Society will offer postgraduate bursaries and financially assist others. If a bursary or financial assistance is necessary to enable you to attend, please indicate this when submitting your proposal.
Proposals should be sent by email to conference2027@bahs.org.uk by 30 November 2026. They should include a title, a synopsis of the proposed paper (no more than 150 words) and a short biographical statement (no more than 50 words). Informal enquiries can be directed to Professor Annie Tindley, annie.tindley@ncl.ac.uk.
Further information: https://www.bahs.org.uk/bahs-annual-conference-2027/
Source: https://www.bahs.org.uk/bahs-annual-conference-2027/