The Hessell-Tiltman History Prize is awarded to the best work of history covering a period before WWII published in that year. The prize is organized by the United Kingdom division of PEN. It was founded in 2002 after PEN received a large was bequest from Marjorie Hessell-Tiltman. Each year's winner receives £3000.

Past Winners:

2003

Winner

  • Jenny Uglow, The Lunar Society

Shortlist
  • William Dalrymple, White Mughals: Love and Betrayal in 18th Century India
  • Geoffrey Moorhouse, The Pilgramage of Grace: The Rebellion that Shook Henry VIII's Throne
  • Munro Price, The Fall of the French Monarchy: Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette and the Baron de Breteuil
  • A.N. Wilson, The Victorians

2002: Margaret Macmillan, Paris 1919: Six Months That Changed the World