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Getting into the corridors of power
‘Sounds like you are getting into the corridors of power': Rana Mitter in discussion with H&P's Lucy Delap on BBC Radio 3’s Free Thinking.
Read MoreA private public records office: Tony Benn as a political diarist
In December 1976 the Cabinet met to discuss radical proposals to combat Britain’s severe economic problems and quash the crisis of confidence in the Labour Government led by James Callaghan. Professor Mark Wickham-Jones, of Bristol University, considers the light Tony Benn’s diaries throw on this crucial meeting and the limitations of the official public record.
Read MoreWhy 500 years is better than five months as a planning horizon
H&P co-founder Professor Simon Szreter will reflect on Professors David
Armitage and Jo Guldi's The History Manifesto – essential reading for all
those interested in the role of history in contemporary society. The
discussion takes place at LSE, 8 October 2014, 6.30-8pm. For more
details:http://www.lse.ac.uk/publicEvents/events/2014/10/20141008t1830vOT.aspx
New Historians’ Book: The History Manifesto
David Armitage and Jo Guldi found themselves chafing against history’s traditional reluctance to embrace broad time-scales, which they argue in The History Manifesto are crucial for policy makers. Read about their inspiration for The History Manifesto, which is being launched at LSE on 8 October
Read MoreThe Miners’ Strike: panel recordings available
Organised by H&P and the British Universities Industrial Relations Association, recordings of the panels are available now on SoundCloud.
Read MoreTrade unions and the First World War
The H&P Trade Union Forum will explore trade unionism during the First World War on 15 November, 11am-1pm at King's College London. This public event will feature Professor Jerry White and Dr Deborah Thom.
Read More500 years of birthing history
Hear the long view of birth and its implications for policy today from Professor Simon Szreter at a public lecture on 18 September, 5pm, at Leeds University.
Read MorePrime Ministers in the First World War
Four British Prime Ministers fought in the First World War and later worked together in coalition. Professor Simon Ball, of Leeds University, explores their respective roads to the frontline and the effects war had upon them, in the latest article for the History of Government Blog. Read the History of Government Blog
Read MoreBusiness historians needed
FoE is exploring how business has changed over the last century as part of its campaign planning for the future. To understand the changes needed to encourage environmental sustainability in business, the NGO is seeking historians' expertise.
Read MoreLord Kinnock interview now live
Lord Kinnock talked about the 1984 miners' strike with former BBC journalist Nick Jones during H&P's Trade Union Forum Conference, The Miners' Strike, 30 Years On. This exclusive podcast with revealing insights is now available.
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