Institute of Historical Research

The Institute of Historical Research IHR is a British educational organisation providing resources & training for historical researchers. It is factor of the School of contemporary Study in the University of London and is located at Senate House. The Institute was founded in 1921 by A. F. Pollard.

Integrated bodies

Besides the core activities, two research centres are integrated into the Institute. These are:

The IHR formerly housed a third research centre, the Centre for Contemporary British History. In August 2010, however, this transferred to King's College London, where it is for now so-called as the Institute of Contemporary British History.