Meet Gwen Lally, the World’s Pageant Master
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Tag: Social history
The Life, Love and Legacy of Feminist Pioneer Rose Sidgwick
Unpick the legacy of the historian who made pioneering contributions to history and international feminism.
The Story of the Nightingale, Birmingham’s Longest-running Gay Club
Explore the history of one of the most iconic queer landmarks in Birmingham.
Cornwall’s Surprisingly Queer Literary History
Discover the writers who carved queer literary legacies in Cornwall’s inspiring coastal landscapes.
Halifax Stars: The Boxing Clubs of West Yorkshire
Discover the story of these northern English boxing clubs rooted in working-class community life.
People and Protest: The Story of the Jarrow March
In October 1936, 200 unemployed men from Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, began to march to Parliament.
Britain Brought to a Standstill: The General Strike of 1926
More than three million workers from across Britain downed tools during the nine day strike.
The Untold Story of the Highway Code
The British Highway Code was first launched in 1931, when there were 2.3 million motor vehicles on British roads.