Claire Kennan

Discover the history of protest, parliament and citizens’ rights. Improve your understanding of important milestones in political history. 16th August 2019 marks the bicentenary of the Peterloo Massacre, a key milestone in the campaign to reform Parliament in the 19th century, and an important part of Britain’s democratic heritage [...]

Explore the campaign for women’s right to vote and its impact on women’s rights and equality to the present day. Explore the remarkable history of women's rights. 6th February 2018 will mark the centenary of the Representation of the People Act, the change in the law that gave (some) [...]