Articles
Sepctacular victories
Liberal wins against the odds at general elections.
Religion and politics
Religion and politics. The impact of the Bradlaugh case on the Berwick-upon-Tweed by-elections of 1880 and 1881.
Conrad Russell: An appreciation
Appreciation of the life of the historian and Liberal Democrat peer (and Honorary President of the History Group).
Joseph and Seebohm Rowntree
The careers of social reformers and committed Liberals Joseph (1836-1925) and Seebohm (1871-1954) Rowntree.
From left to right? The career of John Morley
Biography of John Morley (1838-1923), the leading Victorian and Edwardian Liberal who could be seen as both of the left and the right.
Berwick-upon-Tweed: A venal borough?
Berwick’s reputation for electoral corruption during the nineteenth century, and the impact of bribery on voting behaviour.
Liberal class warrior
The maverick career of the radical Liberal MP, Tom Horabin (1896-1956).
The Liberal Party and the Popular Front
Assessment of the arguments over progressive unity in the 1930s, and Liberal and Labour responses.
‘His friends sat on the benches opposite’
Examination of the part played by the renegade Conservatives – the Peelites – in the creation of the Liberal Party.