The ‘pots to planes’ appeal in the summer of 1940 helped inspire a mass recycling effort, but problems soon emerged.
- Senior Lecturer in Public History, Leeds Beckett University
National security must be balanced with the need for public accountability. This trial shows that it isn’t.
VE Day came after a week of frustrating rumour and failed to meet the expectations put upon it.
George Osborne’s favourite catchphrase has a long tradition.
At approximately 1.30 am in the night of September 11 1939 two police officers walked into the offices of the Daily Mail with instructions to seize all of its early editions. This action was repeated at…
“Keep Calm and Carry On” is now one of the most recognisable slogans in British history. Its resilient message has become extraordinarily commonplace, with the phrase used to sell everything from mugs…
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