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Calling all H&P historians with dramatic discoveries

If you have discovered a hidden or hitherto unknown document or recording that throws significant new light on historical understanding then you may have the makings of a BBC radio programme!

The Chancellor and historians reflect on 1914 financial crisis

Professor Richard Roberts spoke about 'The Great Financial Crisis of 1914 – Then and Now' to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, the Permanent Secretary to the Treasury, Sir Nicholas Macpherson, and guests on 20 May 2014.

H&P media workshop for historians

Historians from across the UK joined with BBC journalists, independent documentary makers and social media professionals to discuss the challenges and opportunities of getting history into the headlines – well, at least in print and on air! Among the speakers – Broadcasting House presenter Paddy O'Connell, Newsnight's Laura Kuenssberg, Puffles the Dragon Fairy Whitehall watcher and Antony Carpen, plus historians Dr Caroline Dodds Pennock, Professor Helen Weinstein and Paul Lay, History Today Editor. 

Trade unions in the global south conference

History & Policy's Trade Union Forum and the Trades Union Congress will host a one day conference on 13th June 2014 at Congress House, London to explore the crucial role of trade unions in protests that have taken place across the global south. The conference will examine protests from the end of imperialism to the present day and the relationship between trade unions and the state. The conference is free and open to all, on a first come, first serve basis.

H&P historians in the Press

In BBC news online Professor Pat Thane, of King's College London, challenged the notion that until the 1960s a typical family comprised two parents and life-long marriage, with clear role models and caring concern for older relatives. Read the article: Traditional British family a myth, academic says

Dr Selina Todd, of Oxford University, spoke about working class identity on BBC Radio 4's Today programme [2.54 mins]. Dr Todd's book, The People – The Rise and Fall of the Working Class 1910-2010, is published on 10 April.

The 30th anniversary of the 1984 miners' strike sparked a BBC History Magazine interview with Professor Peter Ackers, of Loughborough University, and Dr Jim Moher, of King's College London, about role of the strike in industrial disputes.

History & Policy Director Lucy Delap speaks at the 2014 Women of the World Festival

History & Policy Director Lucy Delap spoke alongside Dr Helen Pankhurst of Care International, Sharmila Jansz of Wateraid, Alphonsine Kabagado of Womankind, and Kenyan campaigner Judy Kosgei at the 2014 Women of the World Festival held at London's South Bank Centre on March 8th.

Policy Scotland launched: call for historians

Policy Scotland, launched by the University of Glasgow, aims to stimulate new and critical policy thinking about policy debates in Scotland, the UK and internationally, by bringing together academics, practitioners and policy makers. 

History & Policy lecture series at Gresham College

Three leading members of the H&P Network will give public lectures at Gresham College in June as part of a special History & Policy series, at 6pm on consecutive Tuesdays.

Understanding Margaret Thatcher and her legacy

In the wake of Baroness Thatcher's funeral, H&P historians offer insightful analysis of her premiership and legacy.

Votes for Victorian women

Women were active voters 75 years before they received the parliamentary franchise in 1918, Sarah Richardson of Warwick University reveals.