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“History needs to be about the present as far as I’m concerned”: an interview with Polyp
8/28/2024 11:01 AM

The artist Polyp began drawing political cartoons over forty years ago, while still a student. After a period as a care worker, he got his big break producing searing satirical cartoons for the New Internationalist magazine. Alongside a growing body of illustrated works of history, Polyp continues to campaign and produce satirical cartoons- and build […]

History around Reading: Basildon Park
8/2/2024 9:59 AM

Here in Reading, we’re fortunate to be surrounded by history – the ruins of Reading Abbey, reminders of the English Civil War, and the Victorian prison where Oscar Wilde penned his famous ballad. This summer, we’re exploring that local history. The Department were lucky enough to head to Basildon Park, a local 18th-century property looked […]

Women firsts in Cabinet, a long view.
7/8/2024 12:40 PM

Dr Jacqui Turner After Rachel Reeves’ appointment as Chancellor, and in the wake of her first address to the public, Jacqui Turner reflects on the longer history of women in the Cabinet. Labour have won a historic landslide in 2024, but it is also a historic moment for in women parliament as Rachel Reeves becomes […]

History Department Outreach: June 2024
6/25/2024 11:00 AM

Our department has been fortunate to welcome lots of school pupils over the past month. Sharing our craft is an important part of our department, and several events were organised by our outreach director, Dr Daniel Renshaw. Alongside him this month was Dr Jacqui Turner and a group of PhD students, who developed several sessions […]

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