Tag Archives: Reading

The United Kingdom and Eurovision: A History of Ambivalence?, by Dr Ben Bland

Posted on April 18, 2023 by readinghistory

It’s perhaps an understatement to say that the United Kingdom has a slightly more complex relationship with the Eurovision Song Contest than many of the other competitor nations. The UK is one of the so-called “Big Five”: the five countries … Continue reading →

Posted in Eurovision 2023 | Tagged competition, culture, Eurovision, history, History and music, History music, history of music, modern history, music, Reading, UK, Ukraine, University of Reading | Leave a comment

An Outing with the Historical Association (Reading branch), 17th June

Posted on May 10, 2017 by readinghistory

The Reading branch of the Historical Association have asked us to share news of an upcoming outing which might be of interest. “This is a double event that should appeal to anyone fascinated by Britain’s nineteenth, and early twentieth-century industrial … Continue reading →

Posted in Events | Tagged church history, early modern history, events, HA Reading branch, Historical Association, history, industrial history, Medieval history, modern history, Reading, travel | Leave a comment

Career Events, Summer Term 2017

Posted on April 25, 2017 by readinghistory

History students at all stages of their degrees might be interested on some (or even all) of the events which Careers are offering this term. The full list can be found below, but we particularly like the look of: Graduating…what … Continue reading →

Posted in Careers News, Students Page | Tagged careers, events, History students, Reading, Reading students, student life, student opportunities, students, summer, University of Reading | Leave a comment

Registration now open for ‘Trump’s First 100 Days’ 2nd May, 2017

Posted on March 24, 2017 by readinghistory

We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the forthcoming conference ‘Trump’s First 100 Days’, 2nd May 2017. A copy of the conference programme is available below. Registrations should be made via the University of Reading’s Conferences … Continue reading →

Posted in American History, Events | Tagged America, American History, american politics, American Politics Group, Conference, Event, Reading, US history, US politics | Leave a comment

LBGT History Month 2017: Oscar Wilde Vlog

Posted on February 10, 2017 by readinghistory

by Jodie Larkin and Nikki Rai In accordance with LGBT+ history month, this vlog explores Oscar Wilde’s infamous stay in Reading Gaol (later HM Reading Prison). During the late nineteenth century, Wilde was at the height of success: hit wit, … Continue reading →

Posted in British History, Comment, In the Media, Our Videos, Students Page | Tagged history, History students, HM Reading Prison, LBGT History, LBGT History Month, Oscar Wilde, Reading, Reading Gaol, Reading History, Reading Prison, Reading Town, students, vlog | Leave a comment