Welcome to the new online blog space for the Centre for Modern British Studies at the University of Birmingham.
Our aim is to explore new ways of thinking about British society, culture, politics, and economics between the nineteenth and twenty first centuries. As well as providing a focus for academic research and teaching, we hope to establish conversations with alternative voices, community organizations, and local historians, and, in so doing, provide fresh opportunities for rethinking modern British history. Our ambitions reflect our location within the global city of Birmingham and our interest in the intellectual traditions of the University of Birmingham, both of which provide inspiration for our efforts.
We will use this blog to share updates on our events, activities, and research. The Centre for Modern British Studies is based in the School of History and Cultures, but we work closely with colleagues across and beyond the University of Birmingham. You can learn more about us, and our research, at our central website.
Our older blog posts are still available on our WordPress site, and you can access them here.