‘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.
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.
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
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
Organised by H&P and the British Universities Industrial Relations Association, recordings of the panels are available now on SoundCloud.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
As part of the NHS and Department of Health investigations into matters relating to Jimmy Savile, H&P historians gave historical evidence at a special forum at King's College London in May 2013.
Independent overseer, Kate Lampard commissioned H&P to provide insight into the culture and issues that formed the background to Jimmy Savile's life and his activities on NHS premises.
On the 70th anniversary of D Day, Kim Brice of King's College London reflects on the history of 'paradogs' in the Second World War and the vital role played by military working dogs in the British Armed Forces. Read the History of Government Blog
Listen to Kim's podcast 'The D Day Paradogs' for King's College London
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!
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.
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.
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