Journal of Liberal Democrat History 17
Journal of Liberal Democrat History 17

Contents
Liberals unite: the origins of Liberal International
1997 marked the fiftieth anniversary of the foundation of Liberal International. This article traces the events of 1947.
Scottish devolution: the Grimond years
After 300 years, Scotland is to have a Parliament again. This article examines the role of Jo Grimond in the story of Scottish devolution.
Report: Religion and the Liberal Party
Report of LDHG meeting of July 1997, with Alan Beith MP and Jonathan Parry.
Report: from Beveridge to Blair
Report of LDHG meeting of September 1997 on the welfare state, with Frank Field MP and Nick Timmins.
Young Liberals; the 'Red Guard' era
The role of foreign policy issues in the growth of the Young Liberals in the 1960s and ’70s.
Harry Willcock: the forgotten champion of Liberalism
The story of the Liberal who helped ensure that British citizens today are not compelled to carry identity cards.
Who did it?
Review of George Dangerfield, The Strange Death of Liberal England (Serif, 1997).
Building the Party
Review of Don MacIver (ed.), The Liberal Democrats (Prentice Hall, 1996).