CHORD (the Centre for the History of Retailing and Distribution) invites all interested researchers to a workshop devoted to the discussion of shopping and purchasing practices between 1500 and 2000. Proposals are invited both for papers that focus on shopping practices and experiences, and on perceptions and representations of shoppers and shopping. Papers focusing on any aspect of this topic or on any geographical area are welcome.

Workshop web-page: http://home.wlv.ac.uk/~in6086/shopping.html

 The workshop will be held at:  The University of Wolverhampton

Please send proposals (including title and c. 150 words abstract) to [log in to unmask] by 24 February 2006.