18th Century Studies

The Journal for Eighteenth-Century Studies (JECS) is the official journal of BSECS. JECS welcomes articles on the full range of global eighteenth-century subjects in history, literature, and culture. Find out how to submit and how to subscribe at bsecs.org.uk/journal/

Topics of interest may include: architecture, dress, masquerades, links to colonialism, interiors and exteriors, relationships, performance, gender, sociability 5/5

Based on this concept of Bath as a city of facades, literally & figuratively, our conference theme is 'Facades'. Proposals are welcome on any aspect of the 18thC: individual papers, panels, roundtable sessions, workshops, & any other formats are welcome 4/5

We are very excited to announce the #cfp for our #PGR #ECR conference on 'Facades', 30/31 July at Bath Spa University Please send 250 word abstract + short bio to postgrad@bsecs.org.uk by the 21 March 2025 Full details for screen readers in thread below 1/5 #BSECS2025 #18thC

If you had a great time at #BSECS2025 & would like to play a more active role in our society, we have a vacancy for Asst. Treasurer. Council members get subsidised attendance at the conference + some travel & accommodation expenses #18thC #twitterstorians bsecs.org.uk/the-society/va…

And that’s it for another year. Every year we are amazed at the range, scope and quality of our member’s research. The conference is both reliant on, and testament to your scholarship and collegiality. Thanks so much for joining us for #BSECS2025, and see you for #BSECS2026!

Session II today covers transatlantic bodies, military bodies, performing bodies, inscribed bodies AND a workshop on ‘creative journaling and self-care practices for the purposeful researcher’ run by the winner of #BSECS2024 President’s Prize @emmamitchell #BSECS2025

For delegates checking out today, you can leave your bags in The Rookery, staircase 6 on the map, in the corner of the main quad #BSECS2025

Next up in the hybrid stream is a panel on New Directions in the History of Knowledge, with Susan Whyman, @LeonieHannan, and Sarah Easterby-Smith! #BSECS2025

Today's #BSECS2025 plenary panel brings together historians, heritage professionals & political scientists Matthew Grenby, @EHChalus, Kendra Packham, @redhistorian, Susan Banducci, Joanna Tinworth & Sir John Curtice to discuss elections and democracy.

Still to come at #BSECS2025 ...

A full house in Pembroke College's Chapel for the BSECS concert! This year, the programme features the Warleggan Village Band who are performing #18thc dance music. Many thanks to Richard Heacock, Matthew Coatsworth, and Chris Green for making the evening so special! #BSECS2025

On the occasion of the 54th @BSECS Conference, we offer BSECS members and conference participants a chance to explore the new interface for the #Bibliography of British and Irish History! SIGN UP FOR YOUR FREE TRIAL NOW via: bit.ly/4ikCzht #c18th #BSECS2025 @ihr_history

It’s great to see my new book The Unnatural Trade on display at the @YaleBooks stand at #BSECS2025. Check it out - or if you’re unable to get to the conference, you can find out more at brycchancarey.com/bookshop/unnat…

Ready for another hybrid panel at #BSECS2025 on Science and Anatomy!

Have you submitted your nomination for the President’s Prize yet? Forms are available at the registration desk, in your conference programme, or there is also a QR code in the programme for you to complete your nomination online #BSECS2025 #18thC

The Burney Society is at Oxford University again, this time at the beautiful Pembroke College, to deliver our panel on the Burney’s and embodiment at #BSECS2025 📖!

Our Listening Event is really important to us. It is your opportunity to tell us about access and inclusion at #BSECS2025 and to give us feedback on your experience of the conference. It will take place today at 16.30 in the Pichette Auditorium.