Ewan MacColl
Ewan MacColl will be known to most people as a songwriter and singer, but he was also of significant influence in the worlds of theatre and radio broadcasting. He...
The library tour takes place every Friday at 2PM. During the tour, we will explain why the library was founded and cover some of the highlights from our library and archive collection. The tour will allow you to explore the first and second floors of the library, which are......
This new exhibition explores the history of the Independent Labour Party from 1893 to 1975. Founded in Bradford and described as ‘That Impudent Little Party’ by a Conservative MP, they sought to "secure the collective and communal ownership of the means of production, distribution and exchange”. The Working Class......
‘Before all else a revolutionist’: Friedrich Engels’ reflection on Karl Marx holds equally true of himself. Engels’ whole life was shaped by revolution. He was born into a world transformed by the French Revolution. As a young man, he took part in the street fighting in the 1848 revolutions.......
Shirley Baker: Life Through a Lens is written and produced by John West, co-produced and directed by Jason Figgis and co-produced by Nan Levy in association with The Shirley Baker Estate and is narrated by Samantha Beckinsale. Jason Figgis is an award-winning IFTA nominated film and TV director commissioned......
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