BSSH Annual Conference 2013 - Final Call for Papers and Registration Details
British Society of Sports History 31st Annual Conference
Friday 6th - Saturday 7th September 2013
Wychwood Park Conference Centre, Cheshire
Organised by Manchester Metropolitan University
Final Call for Papers:
The first call for papers has resulted in a large number of excellent submissions but we still have some spaces for further contributions and we are keen to accommodate as many papers as possible.
The conference will be open-themed. Papers should be a maximum of twenty minutes in length with ten minutes for questions and discussion. Ideas for Specialist Panels are strongly encouraged.
Abstracts should be no longer than 200 words and should be emailed to the This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by Wednesday 19th June 2013. Please include a short biography (maximum 50 words) including institutional affiliation and email contact address.
Postgraduate Prize:
We would also strongly encourage postgraduates to submit abstracts. The Richard W. Cox Postgraduate Prize will be awarded for the best paper presented by a postgraduate student. Please indicate when you submit your abstract if you wish to be considered.
Conference Registration:
To attend this year's conference, download the registration form and chose a payment method. Registration and payment is now also available via PayPal.
Travel and Accommodation Details:
Map of and information on how to get to Wychwood Park (hotel website)
Special accommodation rates for BSSH delegates are available at Wychwood Park for this event:
- Single room: £65 per night bed and breakfast
- Twin or Double Room: £80 per night bed and breakfast
To book at these rates please contact Lorna Thompson on 01270829219 and state that you are booking for the BSSH conference. There will be a £20 non-returnable deposit on these rooms and they are only available until 26th July 2013
Alternatively see this list of the alternative accommodation options in all price ranges in nearby Crewe.
Further Information:
Queries regarding abstracts, registration and anything else conference related should be sent to
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Please forward to any of your colleagues and postgraduate students who may find this of interest.
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