Policing in Liverpool before the arrival of the ‘New Police’ in 1836 has been routinely characterised as one of manifest inefficiency, corruption, and drunkenness with signs of police effectiveness ignored. This revisionist paper argues that the ...

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Dr Lewis Darwen presents a new perspective on the 1853-1854 Preston Strike and Lockout. Previously remembered for the peaceful conduct of the operatives involved, the reality for many was far more com...

Trade Union Ancestors provides trade union history resources to help family historians find their ancestors in the trade union movement

Midland History publishes on the history of the English Midlands region and historical comparisons with other areas.

The University of Sheffield and the History of Parliament are offering a fully-paid PhD studentship on Irish MPs in the Victorian Commons. Deadline for applications: 12 noon 5 March 2025. Full deta…

Our latest blog from our Assistant Editor Dr Kathryn Rix uses our biography of the Wigan MP John Hodson Kearsley – a forgotten figure today but a well-known Commons character in his time – to explo…

Abstract. Faith in the Town explores the ways in which religious faith affected the lives of men, women, and children in the increasingly urban and industr

🎭🖼️ REUNITED: This spring, The @porticolibrary will stage a series of unmissable experimental events around its unique spaces and renowned collections to support their ongoing Reunited project, a visionary £9 million transformation which will renovate and reimagine all parts of the building to create one of the UK’s most accessible, sustainable and dynamic historic libraries.In celebration of International Women’s Day on Sat 8 Mar, The Portico hosts an illuminating talk which explores the work of forgotten women writers and artists from the library’s archive. Led by Creative Producer and cultural historian Dr. Debbie Challis, Hidden in Print will transport guests on a journey through the illustrations, reading habits and friends of mid-Victorian artist, Ann Mary Severn Newton, alongside the lives of the trailblazing writers she both knew and admired who forged a different path for themselves and railed against submissiveness and domesticity.On Thu 20 Mar, Dr. Rose Roberto joins The Portico to examine the inestimable literary legacy of beloved artist, Kate Greenaway, whose work influenced generations of children and left a lasting impact on the industry. For nearly seven decades, the Library Association’s Kate Greenaway Medal recognised the best illustrated children’s books, but in 2022, they quietly removed her name from the award, sparking widespread condemnation from across the literary spectrum and beyond.On Sat 22 Mar, visitors are invited to participate in the free Under Construction pop-up display, which offers comprehensive insights into the progress made to ‘reunite’ The Portico, as well as the chance to delve into the library’s history and collections.For full further programme details and to book tickets to all events check the link in bio 🔗

Jennifer Reid is a performer of Industrial Revolution work song, Lancashire dialect and clog steps. This is her new album.