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We've all heard of William Wilberforce - but what about the lesser-known abolitionist hero, Thomas Clarkson?Few people knew Georgian England better than Thomas Clarkson (1760-1846). That’s because he … read more

They're incredibly relevant to today's political and economic landscape - but who exactly were the Luddites? What is “progress”? Is it new technology, making daily life more efficient th … read more

Everyone's heard of the French Revolution - but did you know there was more than one? Revolutions don’t usually begin with dinner parties. By 1848, France had been the European champion … read more

How a group of university students became leaders in the anti-Nazi resistance By the time Hitler invaded Poland in 1939, organised anti-fascism in Germany had been long-since crushed. Mo … read more

He's a legendary figure in Labour politics - but who exactly was Dennis Skinner? When the Labour Party was founded, all of its MPs were workers, and most of them were miners. By 1970, howev … read more