Call for papers for the London and Middlesex Archaeological Society (LAMAS) Local History Conference “An Emporium for many Nations”: London shaped by trade to be held 17 November 2018.

The aim of this one-day conference is to investigate and explore the history of ‘trade’ in Greater London, in all its various forms, and across different periods in history. LAMAS are seeking proposals from local historians, academics, postgraduate students, and anyone with a scholarly interest in the history of trade in London for engaging and accessible talks or presentations of around 20-25 minutes.

Proposals comprising an abstract of no more than 500 words should be sent, preferably via e-mail, to John Price j.price@gold.ac.uk or via the Department of History, Goldsmiths University of London, New Cross, London, SE14 6NW.

The closing date for proposals is Monday 9 April 2018. Speakers will be selected and contacted by the end of May 2017.

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