Editors Note: This is an archived blog post from 20/6/2012. Ragged University @ The Castle Hotel, Manchester On 5th July (7.30pm), The Castle Hotel on Oldham St. will be hosting the inaugural Ragged University event in Manchester. The Ragged University provides a platform for the free exchange of knowledge and skills in social spaces like…
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Parties, People and Elections: Political Communication since 1900
Editors Note: This is an archived blog post from 30/5/2012. Parties, People and Elections: Political Communication since 1900 A one day conference at the People’s History Museum, Manchester, hosted by the Centre for British Politics, University of Nottingham: Parties, People and Elections: Political Communication since 1900 The event is free to attend – please email…
Mayhew at 200
Editors Note: This is an archived blog post from 15/11/2012. The Humanitarianism and Conflict Response Institute is hosting a conference to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Henry Mayhew, social reformer, journalist and social researcher whose work London Labour and the London Poor (1851) provides a vivid account of mid-nineteenth century London and…
Home: a series of short talks
Editors Note: This is an archived blog post from 7/11/2012. HOME Thursday 15th November 2012, 5-6pm A4, Samuel Alexander Building, Oxford Road Rachel Whiteread “House” (1993) A series of short talks and discussion, featuring: Paula Chorlton – When ‘home’ does not fit with home (social housing and the home in 20th century Britain) Jenna…
History@Manchester 