British History

  • The Language of the Migration ‘Crisis’ – Past and Present

    by Dr Daniel Renshaw On mainland Europe a status quo that has preserved peace on the continent for the last half century is beginning to fall apart.  Meanwhile, back in the United Kingdom, attitudes and policy towards long-established relationships with… Continue reading

    The Language of the Migration ‘Crisis’ – Past and Present
  • The Sex Pistols at Reading, 30 May 1976

    by Prof Matthew Worley As Sex Pistols gigs go, it was not one of the more notorious. By the late spring of 1976, the band’s reputation was just beginning to grow. Having made their debut in November 1975 at St… Continue reading

    The Sex Pistols at Reading, 30 May 1976
  • Nancy Astor: Art in Parliament

    We are very pleased to announce that Dr Jacqui Turner’s work for Parliament on the installation of the Nancy Astor bust, in association with Vote100, is completed. Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor, was elected to Parliament on 15 November 1919. She took her… Continue reading

    Nancy Astor: Art in Parliament