Founded in 1921 by A. F. Pollard, the Institute of Historical Research (IHR) is an important resource and meeting place for researchers from all over the world. Based at the University of London, the IHR offers: IHR library - an outstanding open-access library conferences and seminars that are open to the public postgraduate degrees and research training The History Lab, a hub for postgraduate students resources for historical research in both digital format and print publications - including the Institute's journal Historical Research Find out more in What they offer. You can also access a range of partner sites, including the websites of the IHR's three research centres: Centre for Contemporary British History Centre for Metropolitan History Victoria County History and other partner sites: British History Online England's Past for Everyone (part of the Victoria County History) History in Focus History & Policy London's Past Online Making History Richard II's Treasure Royal Historical Society Bibliography of British and Irish History These partner sites are developed in collaboration with the IHR, but are separately managed and/or funded, and have their own aims and goals. The IHR receives external funding for some projects. For details of these see the Externally funded research projects page.

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