Thomas R. Flintoff (1904-1994): Politics, Protest & Class
As well as discussing anecdotes from his life, Thomas R. Flintoff informs us of socialand political changes that took place that interested …
George Gregory (b.1888): Politics and Protest
George grew up in a way that limited his world-view. He was born in the late 19th Century into a working class family …
Thomas Jordan (B.1892): Politics, Protest and Class
Thomas Jordan grew up on a colliery in Usworth, County Durham and followed his father down the mines aged 14. Although in …
Alice Maud Chase (1880-1968): Politics, Protest & Class
The nineteenth and twentieth century was a time of great political reform but also a struggle for inclusion. Political reform was brought …
Molly Keen Childhood Memories (1903-1921): Politics, Protest and Class
Molly Keen does not appear to be a particularly political person herself, however she describes the current social views of the working …
John Gibson (1887-1980): Politics & Protest [Part One]
‘If there was a party on, I was in it’ (1). Due to how important politics was for John Gibson, it is …
Mabel Florence Lethbridge (1900-1968) : Politics,Protest and Class.
”A letter had been written to the Lieut.Colonel H.K.Gordon, who had endeavoured to interest the King in the blunder of the condemned …
HJ Harris (b.1903): Politics and Protest
‘I shall look forward to hearing whether you find my epistle worthy of consideration in your proposed Social History Early 20th Century’ (Harris, …
Edward Balne (b. 1895) Politics, Protest & Class
The General Strike of 1926 began on 3rd May at one minute to midnight. It was called by the Trades Union Congress …
Joseph Terry (1816-1889): Politics and Protest
Though feeble as individuals, they form a power united (Engels) Since a young boy, Joseph witnessed working- class families suffer with hardship, as well as …