Tag: Devon

20th century history, History of Parliament Trust, Local History, Modern, Oral history

HLF funding for a new History of Parliament oral history project!

The History of Parliament Trust is delighted to announce that we have been awarded Heritage Lottery Funding for a new oral history project. This project: ‘From the Grassroots: An Oral History of Community Politics in Devon’ will focus on political activism in Devon. It will be based at the Devon Heritage Centre, and also has the support of the Houses of Parliament’s Public Engagement and … Continue reading HLF funding for a new History of Parliament oral history project!

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Modern, 20th century history, Elections, Local History

Charting the changing culture of modern elections

A guest post today from Dr David Thackeray (Exeter University) on the changing culture of modern elections. David recently organised the exhibition ‘Democracy in Devon‘  at the Devon Heritage Centre (which you can still catch for a few weeks), and has also blogged for The Victorian Commons. Charting the changing culture of modern elections, David Thackeray How has the culture of modern elections changed with … Continue reading Charting the changing culture of modern elections

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