Albert Mansbridge (1876-1952): Life & Labour
Life and Labour sums up Albert Mansbridge very well. ‘His promising academic career stopped abruptly at the age of fourteen when he …
Albert Mansbridge (1876-1952): An Introduction
Albert Mansbridge was massively influential in the world of education. His autobiography The Trodden Road (first published in 1940) discusses his life between …
Albert Mansbridge (1876-1952): Purpose and Audience
‘It was suggested to me in September 1938 – a time of crisis in international affairs – that I should write a …
Albert Mansbridge (1876-1952): Education and Schooling
Education and Albert Mansbridge go hand-in-hand like bricks and mortar. His work in the world of education has had a lasting impact and …
Albert Mansbridge (1876-1952): Politics & Protest
Albert Mansbridge was very active in the realm of politics. As well as having a heavy influence on the Labour Party, he …
Albert Mansbridge (1876-1952): War & Memory
The war period saw much horror for everyone involved and for Albert Mansbridge this time was, quite literally, a time of life …
Albert Mansbridge (1876-1952): Researching Writing Lives
Writing an author blog has been one of the most interesting and gratifying projects of my academic career. I have learned all about …
Albert Mansbridge (1876-1952): Reading and Writing
It is commonly said that a man is judged by the company he keeps. If this is true for people I believe …
Albert Mansbridge (1876-1952): Habits, Culture & Belief
Most of us are aware of Mansbridge as the man who co-formed the Worker’s Education Association (WEA) and, as a result, are …
Albert Mansbridge (1876-1952): Home And Family
When looking back at his family life, Mansbridge talks very fondly of his home and family. In his chapter ‘The First Ten …