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Lively research community - individually and collaboratively explore culture, politics, literature, art and society

Combine your own research with intensive seminar study under the guidance of a leading expert in the field

Staff are drawn from the departments of Archaeology, English, History, and History of Art

Castle Howard, North Yorkshire

At the Centre for Eighteenth Century Studies, we have the historic city of York on our doorstep.

Our highly successful MA in Eighteenth Century Studies offers a wide choice of taught and practical modules, and our staff welcome proposals from students interested in pursuing a research degree.

News

Dr Sophie Coulombeau publishes new open access book on the Burneys

Wednesday 12 June 2024

Warm congratulations to Sophie Coulombeau on the publication of her book, Reading with the Burneys: Patronage, Paratext, and Performance.


Professor Chloe Wigston Smith publishes new book on empire and material culture

Saturday 25 May 2024

Warm congratulations to Chloe Wigston Smith on the publication of her book, Novels, Needleworks, and Empire Material Entanglements in the Eighteenth-Century Atlantic World.


Professor's book shortlisted for Kenshur Prize

Friday 24 May 2024

Congratulations to Professor Jon Mee!


News Archive

Events

Fri
14
Feb

Jane Austen Keywords

Hosted by the Centre for Eighteenth Century Studies, this event marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen.

Thu
20
Feb

Visit to the Borthwick Archives to view 18th century source material

Interested in admiring beautiful Georgian handwriting and discovering hidden histories? Join the CECS PG Forum on our visit to the Borthwick Archives!

Fri
21
Feb

Victorian Expansions 2025

Join us for our one-day Victorian Studies conference, on the topic of 'Victorian Expansions'.

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