Wolfson History Prize
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The #WolfsonHistoryPrize is the most prestigious history writing prize in the UK.
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The winner of the #WolfsonHistoryPrize 2025 is…
Hannah Durkin for 'Survivors: The Lost Stories of the Last Captives of the Atlantic Slave Trade'. @wmcollinsbooks.bsky.social
A big congratulations to Hannah!
Hannah Durkin for 'Survivors: The Lost Stories of the Last Captives of the Atlantic Slave Trade'. @wmcollinsbooks.bsky.social
A big congratulations to Hannah!
Looking for history book recommendations? Explore #WolfsonHistoryPrize 2025 winner Hannah Durkin's favourite historical non-fiction books on our @bookshop.org page⬇️📚
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Hannah Durkin's favourite historical non-fiction books
Howard French, Born in Blackness: Africa, Africans, and the Making of the Modern World, 1471 to the Second World WarThis is a book that fundamentally challenges Eurocentric histories and centres Afric...
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January 5, 2026 at 9:49 AM
Looking for history book recommendations? Explore #WolfsonHistoryPrize 2025 winner Hannah Durkin's favourite historical non-fiction books on our @bookshop.org page⬇️📚
uk.bookshop.org/lists/hannah...
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A reminder that submissions for the Wolfson History Prize 2026 are open from 9 December 2025 to 19 January 2026.
December 30, 2025 at 9:16 AM
A reminder that submissions for the Wolfson History Prize 2026 are open from 9 December 2025 to 19 January 2026.
Did you know that the 2025 #WolfsonHistoryPrize shortlist and winning book are available on our @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social page?
Make a head start on your winter reading list by browsing now. ⬇️
Https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/wolfson-history-prize-shortlist-2025
Make a head start on your winter reading list by browsing now. ⬇️
Https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/wolfson-history-prize-shortlist-2025
December 22, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Did you know that the 2025 #WolfsonHistoryPrize shortlist and winning book are available on our @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social page?
Make a head start on your winter reading list by browsing now. ⬇️
Https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/wolfson-history-prize-shortlist-2025
Make a head start on your winter reading list by browsing now. ⬇️
Https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/wolfson-history-prize-shortlist-2025
The #WolfsonHistoryPrize 2025 was awarded to Hannah Durkin during a ceremony on Tuesday 2 December.
Click below to find out more about Hannah and her winning book @wmcollinsbooks.bsky.social.⬇️
www.wolfsonhistoryprize.org.uk/past-winners...
Click below to find out more about Hannah and her winning book @wmcollinsbooks.bsky.social.⬇️
www.wolfsonhistoryprize.org.uk/past-winners...
December 19, 2025 at 11:46 AM
The #WolfsonHistoryPrize 2025 was awarded to Hannah Durkin during a ceremony on Tuesday 2 December.
Click below to find out more about Hannah and her winning book @wmcollinsbooks.bsky.social.⬇️
www.wolfsonhistoryprize.org.uk/past-winners...
Click below to find out more about Hannah and her winning book @wmcollinsbooks.bsky.social.⬇️
www.wolfsonhistoryprize.org.uk/past-winners...
Looking for the perfect festive gift for a history fan?
Explore books from #WolfsonHistoryPrize winners & shortlisted authors on @blackwells.bsky.social
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Explore books from #WolfsonHistoryPrize winners & shortlisted authors on @blackwells.bsky.social
Browse now: blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/col...
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December 17, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Looking for the perfect festive gift for a history fan?
Explore books from #WolfsonHistoryPrize winners & shortlisted authors on @blackwells.bsky.social
Browse now: blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/col...
Explore books from #WolfsonHistoryPrize winners & shortlisted authors on @blackwells.bsky.social
Browse now: blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/col...
"This searing book conveys the survivors' sufferings and remarkable resilience, bringing to life their personal stories"
The #WolfsonHistoryPrize judges on why they awarded the 2025 prize to Hannah Durkin's 'Survivors: The Lost Stories of the Last Captives of the Atlantic Slave Trade'.
The #WolfsonHistoryPrize judges on why they awarded the 2025 prize to Hannah Durkin's 'Survivors: The Lost Stories of the Last Captives of the Atlantic Slave Trade'.
December 15, 2025 at 9:11 AM
"This searing book conveys the survivors' sufferings and remarkable resilience, bringing to life their personal stories"
The #WolfsonHistoryPrize judges on why they awarded the 2025 prize to Hannah Durkin's 'Survivors: The Lost Stories of the Last Captives of the Atlantic Slave Trade'.
The #WolfsonHistoryPrize judges on why they awarded the 2025 prize to Hannah Durkin's 'Survivors: The Lost Stories of the Last Captives of the Atlantic Slave Trade'.
This festive season, why not give the gift of a literary adventure through history?
Explore the incredible books from this year's #WolfsonHistoryPrize winners & shortlisted authors on @waterstones.bsky.social. Perfect for history lovers on your list. ⬇️
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Explore the incredible books from this year's #WolfsonHistoryPrize winners & shortlisted authors on @waterstones.bsky.social. Perfect for history lovers on your list. ⬇️
Browse now: bit.ly/4p5N7Uj
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December 11, 2025 at 10:19 AM
This festive season, why not give the gift of a literary adventure through history?
Explore the incredible books from this year's #WolfsonHistoryPrize winners & shortlisted authors on @waterstones.bsky.social. Perfect for history lovers on your list. ⬇️
Browse now: bit.ly/4p5N7Uj
Explore the incredible books from this year's #WolfsonHistoryPrize winners & shortlisted authors on @waterstones.bsky.social. Perfect for history lovers on your list. ⬇️
Browse now: bit.ly/4p5N7Uj
The 2026 #WolfsonHistoryPrize is open for submissions from publishers from 9 December 2025 – 19 January 2026.
The prize recognises work reflecting both readability for a general audience and the highest quality writing and research.
Find out more. ⬇️
www.wolfsonhistoryprize.org.uk/submissions/
The prize recognises work reflecting both readability for a general audience and the highest quality writing and research.
Find out more. ⬇️
www.wolfsonhistoryprize.org.uk/submissions/
Submissions - Eligibility and rules of entry
Eligibility and rules of entry for the Wolfson History Prize, the UK's most prestigious history-writing prize.
www.wolfsonhistoryprize.org.uk
December 9, 2025 at 9:25 AM
The 2026 #WolfsonHistoryPrize is open for submissions from publishers from 9 December 2025 – 19 January 2026.
The prize recognises work reflecting both readability for a general audience and the highest quality writing and research.
Find out more. ⬇️
www.wolfsonhistoryprize.org.uk/submissions/
The prize recognises work reflecting both readability for a general audience and the highest quality writing and research.
Find out more. ⬇️
www.wolfsonhistoryprize.org.uk/submissions/
Congratulations once again to the six shortlisted authors for the 2025 #WolfsonHistoryPrize.
📕Eleanor Barraclough
📕Helen Castor
📕 @kieranconnell.bsky.social
📕Hannah Durkin
📕Andrew Fleming
📕 @victoriandetective.bsky.social
www.wolfsonhistoryprize.org.uk/past-winners...
📕Eleanor Barraclough
📕Helen Castor
📕 @kieranconnell.bsky.social
📕Hannah Durkin
📕Andrew Fleming
📕 @victoriandetective.bsky.social
www.wolfsonhistoryprize.org.uk/past-winners...
December 5, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Congratulations once again to the six shortlisted authors for the 2025 #WolfsonHistoryPrize.
📕Eleanor Barraclough
📕Helen Castor
📕 @kieranconnell.bsky.social
📕Hannah Durkin
📕Andrew Fleming
📕 @victoriandetective.bsky.social
www.wolfsonhistoryprize.org.uk/past-winners...
📕Eleanor Barraclough
📕Helen Castor
📕 @kieranconnell.bsky.social
📕Hannah Durkin
📕Andrew Fleming
📕 @victoriandetective.bsky.social
www.wolfsonhistoryprize.org.uk/past-winners...
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Delighted to be there for this exciting announcement! Congratulations to Hannah Durkin. 🥂🥂🥂
The winner of the #WolfsonHistoryPrize 2025 is…
Hannah Durkin for 'Survivors: The Lost Stories of the Last Captives of the Atlantic Slave Trade'. @wmcollinsbooks.bsky.social
A big congratulations to Hannah!
Hannah Durkin for 'Survivors: The Lost Stories of the Last Captives of the Atlantic Slave Trade'. @wmcollinsbooks.bsky.social
A big congratulations to Hannah!
December 2, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Delighted to be there for this exciting announcement! Congratulations to Hannah Durkin. 🥂🥂🥂
Congratulations once again to this year's brilliant shortlisted authors: Eleanor Barraclough, @kieranconnell.bsky.social, @victoriandetective.bsky.social, Helen Castor, Hannah Durkin and Andrew Fleming.
December 2, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Congratulations once again to this year's brilliant shortlisted authors: Eleanor Barraclough, @kieranconnell.bsky.social, @victoriandetective.bsky.social, Helen Castor, Hannah Durkin and Andrew Fleming.
And that's a wrap! Congratulations to the winner of the 2025 #WolfsonHistoryPrize, Hannah Durkin. @wmcollinsbooks.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 8:09 PM
And that's a wrap! Congratulations to the winner of the 2025 #WolfsonHistoryPrize, Hannah Durkin. @wmcollinsbooks.bsky.social
Hannah Durkin shares a few words about winning the 2025 #WolfsonHistoryPrize for her title 'Survivors: The Lost Stories of the Last Captives of the Atlantic Slave Trade'. @wmcollinsbooks.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Hannah Durkin shares a few words about winning the 2025 #WolfsonHistoryPrize for her title 'Survivors: The Lost Stories of the Last Captives of the Atlantic Slave Trade'. @wmcollinsbooks.bsky.social
The winner of the #WolfsonHistoryPrize 2025 is…
Hannah Durkin for 'Survivors: The Lost Stories of the Last Captives of the Atlantic Slave Trade'. @wmcollinsbooks.bsky.social
A big congratulations to Hannah!
Hannah Durkin for 'Survivors: The Lost Stories of the Last Captives of the Atlantic Slave Trade'. @wmcollinsbooks.bsky.social
A big congratulations to Hannah!
December 2, 2025 at 7:24 PM
The winner of the #WolfsonHistoryPrize 2025 is…
Hannah Durkin for 'Survivors: The Lost Stories of the Last Captives of the Atlantic Slave Trade'. @wmcollinsbooks.bsky.social
A big congratulations to Hannah!
Hannah Durkin for 'Survivors: The Lost Stories of the Last Captives of the Atlantic Slave Trade'. @wmcollinsbooks.bsky.social
A big congratulations to Hannah!
Welcoming to the stage #WolfsonHistoryPrize judge Sudhir Hazareesingh, who won the prize in 2021.
Sudhir will have the pleasure of announcing the winner of this year's prize.
Sudhir will have the pleasure of announcing the winner of this year's prize.
December 2, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Welcoming to the stage #WolfsonHistoryPrize judge Sudhir Hazareesingh, who won the prize in 2021.
Sudhir will have the pleasure of announcing the winner of this year's prize.
Sudhir will have the pleasure of announcing the winner of this year's prize.
Next up is #WolfsonHistoryPrize chair of judges David Cannadine, acclaimed historian, introducing the 2025 shortlist.
December 2, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Next up is #WolfsonHistoryPrize chair of judges David Cannadine, acclaimed historian, introducing the 2025 shortlist.
Tonight’s event begins with Paul Ramsbottom, chief exec of the Wolfson Foundation, welcoming guests.
The #WolfsonHistoryPrize, run by the Wolfson Foundation, awards £5,000 to each shortlisted author and £50,000 to the overall winner.
The #WolfsonHistoryPrize, run by the Wolfson Foundation, awards £5,000 to each shortlisted author and £50,000 to the overall winner.
December 2, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Tonight’s event begins with Paul Ramsbottom, chief exec of the Wolfson Foundation, welcoming guests.
The #WolfsonHistoryPrize, run by the Wolfson Foundation, awards £5,000 to each shortlisted author and £50,000 to the overall winner.
The #WolfsonHistoryPrize, run by the Wolfson Foundation, awards £5,000 to each shortlisted author and £50,000 to the overall winner.
The stage is set for the 2025 #WolfsonHistoryPrize winner announcement!
Tonight, we celebrate this year’s exceptional shortlist before revealing the highly anticipated winner.
Stay tuned for live updates right here at @wolfsonhistory.bsky.social
Tonight, we celebrate this year’s exceptional shortlist before revealing the highly anticipated winner.
Stay tuned for live updates right here at @wolfsonhistory.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 6:46 PM
The stage is set for the 2025 #WolfsonHistoryPrize winner announcement!
Tonight, we celebrate this year’s exceptional shortlist before revealing the highly anticipated winner.
Stay tuned for live updates right here at @wolfsonhistory.bsky.social
Tonight, we celebrate this year’s exceptional shortlist before revealing the highly anticipated winner.
Stay tuned for live updates right here at @wolfsonhistory.bsky.social
This evening, the winner of the #WolfsonHistoryPrize 2025 will be announced live!
Join us in celebrating outstanding history. We will be posting live from the winner ceremony, so make sure you're following @wolfsonhistory.bsky.social and #WolfsonHistoryPrize for live updates throughout the night.
Join us in celebrating outstanding history. We will be posting live from the winner ceremony, so make sure you're following @wolfsonhistory.bsky.social and #WolfsonHistoryPrize for live updates throughout the night.
December 2, 2025 at 9:20 AM
This evening, the winner of the #WolfsonHistoryPrize 2025 will be announced live!
Join us in celebrating outstanding history. We will be posting live from the winner ceremony, so make sure you're following @wolfsonhistory.bsky.social and #WolfsonHistoryPrize for live updates throughout the night.
Join us in celebrating outstanding history. We will be posting live from the winner ceremony, so make sure you're following @wolfsonhistory.bsky.social and #WolfsonHistoryPrize for live updates throughout the night.
The #WolfsonHistoryPrize 2025 winner will be announced tomorrow! Don't forget to let us know which book you would like to see win.
Follow tomorrow's live winner announcement on @wolfsonhistory.bsky.social.
Follow tomorrow's live winner announcement on @wolfsonhistory.bsky.social.
December 1, 2025 at 9:13 AM
The #WolfsonHistoryPrize 2025 winner will be announced tomorrow! Don't forget to let us know which book you would like to see win.
Follow tomorrow's live winner announcement on @wolfsonhistory.bsky.social.
Follow tomorrow's live winner announcement on @wolfsonhistory.bsky.social.
The #WolfsonHistoryPrize 2025 winner will be announced on Tuesday 2 December.
Previous winners include Joya Chatterji, Halik Kochanski, Amanda Vickery, @wmarybeard.bsky.social, Simon Schama, Eric J. Hobsbawm, Antony Beevor, Christopher Bayly, Antonia Fraser and Mary Fulbrook.
Previous winners include Joya Chatterji, Halik Kochanski, Amanda Vickery, @wmarybeard.bsky.social, Simon Schama, Eric J. Hobsbawm, Antony Beevor, Christopher Bayly, Antonia Fraser and Mary Fulbrook.
November 30, 2025 at 10:38 AM
The #WolfsonHistoryPrize 2025 winner will be announced on Tuesday 2 December.
Previous winners include Joya Chatterji, Halik Kochanski, Amanda Vickery, @wmarybeard.bsky.social, Simon Schama, Eric J. Hobsbawm, Antony Beevor, Christopher Bayly, Antonia Fraser and Mary Fulbrook.
Previous winners include Joya Chatterji, Halik Kochanski, Amanda Vickery, @wmarybeard.bsky.social, Simon Schama, Eric J. Hobsbawm, Antony Beevor, Christopher Bayly, Antonia Fraser and Mary Fulbrook.
"How do you hold those huge swathes of grey in the stories that you tell about the past, and how do you tell them well?"
Eleanor Barraclough explains the nuance behind 'Embers of the Hands: Hidden Histories of the Viking Age' #WolfsonHistoryPrize. @profilebooks.bsky.social
Eleanor Barraclough explains the nuance behind 'Embers of the Hands: Hidden Histories of the Viking Age' #WolfsonHistoryPrize. @profilebooks.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 9:37 AM
"How do you hold those huge swathes of grey in the stories that you tell about the past, and how do you tell them well?"
Eleanor Barraclough explains the nuance behind 'Embers of the Hands: Hidden Histories of the Viking Age' #WolfsonHistoryPrize. @profilebooks.bsky.social
Eleanor Barraclough explains the nuance behind 'Embers of the Hands: Hidden Histories of the Viking Age' #WolfsonHistoryPrize. @profilebooks.bsky.social
"I want to know what it was like to live in those multicultural societies at different points in time."
@kieranconnell.bsky.social on his approach to writing 'Multicultural Britain: A People’s History' #WolfsonHistoryPrize. @hurstpublishers.bsky.social
@kieranconnell.bsky.social on his approach to writing 'Multicultural Britain: A People’s History' #WolfsonHistoryPrize. @hurstpublishers.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 9:25 AM
"I want to know what it was like to live in those multicultural societies at different points in time."
@kieranconnell.bsky.social on his approach to writing 'Multicultural Britain: A People’s History' #WolfsonHistoryPrize. @hurstpublishers.bsky.social
@kieranconnell.bsky.social on his approach to writing 'Multicultural Britain: A People’s History' #WolfsonHistoryPrize. @hurstpublishers.bsky.social
ONE WEEK to go until the #WolfsonHistoryPrize 2025 winner is announced!
Don't forget to follow the winner announcement on 2 December via @WolfsonHistory.
Don't forget to follow the winner announcement on 2 December via @WolfsonHistory.
November 25, 2025 at 12:10 PM
ONE WEEK to go until the #WolfsonHistoryPrize 2025 winner is announced!
Don't forget to follow the winner announcement on 2 December via @WolfsonHistory.
Don't forget to follow the winner announcement on 2 December via @WolfsonHistory.
"I think history writing has always been important because it gives us such a good sense of perspective."
Andrew Fleming on reconstructing the past in 'The Gravity of Feathers: Fame, Fortune and the Story of St Kilda' #WolfsonHistoryPrize.
Andrew Fleming on reconstructing the past in 'The Gravity of Feathers: Fame, Fortune and the Story of St Kilda' #WolfsonHistoryPrize.
November 24, 2025 at 9:19 AM
"I think history writing has always been important because it gives us such a good sense of perspective."
Andrew Fleming on reconstructing the past in 'The Gravity of Feathers: Fame, Fortune and the Story of St Kilda' #WolfsonHistoryPrize.
Andrew Fleming on reconstructing the past in 'The Gravity of Feathers: Fame, Fortune and the Story of St Kilda' #WolfsonHistoryPrize.