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If Florence Nightingale is the founder of modern nursing, then Thora Silverthorne is the founder of the modern nursing labour movement Thora Silverthorne in around 1910 When people think of … read more

Claudia Jones, born 109 years ago today, was deported by the US and left her mark on Britain insteadClaudia Jones blue plaque in Notting Hill, London. Credit: Wikipedia / EdwardXThe Notting Hi … read more

Born on this day, Ernest Jones fought for democracy and freedom across the world "Rise to freedom! Wake to hope!" Born on the 25th of January, 1819, Ernest Charles Jones was one of the great … read more

The story of how Spanish fascism came to an end and democracy finally prevailed In March 1939, after a heroic defence, Madrid fell to the armies of Francisco Franco. A few days later, the fasc … read more

How Esmond Romilly went from being a posh Wellington schoolboy to a fierce anti-fascist... The British aristocracy has produced a number of unexpected radicals over the years, but few so deepl … read more