About the Prize
First awarded by the Wolfson Foundation in 1972, the Wolfson History Prize remains a beacon of the best historical writing being produced in the UK, reflecting both readability for a general audience and the highest quality writing and research.
The most valuable history-writing prize in the UK, the Wolfson History Prize is awarded annually, with the winner receiving £50,000, and the shortlisted authors receiving £5,000 each. Over £1.6 million has been awarded to more than 140 historians in the prize’s 54-year history.
Books are judged on the extent to which they are carefully researched, well-written and accessible to the non-specialist reader.
The prize is awarded by the Wolfson Foundation, an independent grant-making charity with a focus on research and education. Its aim is to contribute to civil society by supporting high-quality projects in science, health, heritage, humanities and the arts.
