Born on 8 January 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi, Elvis was born with an identical twin, Jesse, who was delivered stillborn. With no other siblings, Elvis grew a close attachment to his parents who encouraged him to pursue musical inspiration through attending an Assembly of God organisation. As his family relocated to Memphis, Tennessee, Elvis took […]
A look at student protest throughout the ages. Dr. Max Jones is a senior lecturer in Modern History at the University of Manchester. His research and teaching focuses primarily on nineteenth- and twentieth-century British history, with particular interest, among others, in heroism, gender and masculinity; monarchy, empire and national identity; and exploration and technology. We […]
Manchester Historian Team 2018/19 Editors: Laura Ali, Will Kerrs-Farmer Head of Design: Leyla Ozcan, Sean Jones Head of Copy-Editing: Daniel Johnson Head of Online: Mollie Ramos Head of Marketing: Phil Manktelow Design Team: Ningjing Liu, Jessica Kelly, Urussa Malik Copy-Editing Team: Tara Kathleen Morony, Kate Jackson, Reuben Williamson, Annabelle Sharp Online Team: Hannah Largue, Rebecca Bowers Podcasts: Wilf Kenning Marketing Team: Holly Gaffney, Tess Bawden, […]
Cai Reaich interviews the writer and comedian, Al Murray. In the Middle Ages reading was a luxury not even afforded by most of the wealthy. Therefore, traders promoted their goods through some imaginative images. James Brannan investigates these and other forms of personal endorsement, most notably the trade surnames that remain with us to this […]
The empowerment of standing shoulder to shoulder with individuals who passionately stand against sexual crimes against women, rape culture and victim blaming is immeasurable. In late February of this year, around 2,500 members of the Manchester community marched to reclaim women’s right to walk the streets without fear of being attacked or victimised as a […]
J Edgar Hoover was the Bureau of Investigation from 1924 until his death in 1972, a period in which he played the key role in shaping an institution that came to be known as the Federal Bureau of Investigation from 1935 onwards. Clint Eastwood’s treatment of the man attempts to shed light on one of […]
J Edgar Hoover was the Bureau of Investigation from 1924 until his death in 1972, a period in which he played the key role in shaping an institution that came to be known as the Federal Bureau of Investigation from 1935 onwards. Clint Eastwood’s treatment of the man attempts to shed light on one of […]
Welcome to the first instalment of the Manchester Historian Podcast In this episode, we spoke to editors of the magazine for the 2018/19 year, Laura Ali and Will Kerrs. We discussed everything from what led them to get involved in the magazine, to the processes they go through to getting the magazine to publish, the […]
We all remember the children’s books, but what will a history undergraduate make of the television series? The Oscar winning picture that gives history a voice. You walk past it every day, but what lies behind the wall of the Manchester Museum, and what is the story behind that infamous crab? A local event with […]
A look at student protest throughout the ages. One of the most iconic events in the battle for universal suffrage occurred in Manchester. Studying the relics of Pompeii has uncovered evidence providing not only a window into the past, but also a reflection of the present. Dr. Max Jones is a senior lecturer in Modern […]
What first interested you in history? Studying ancient Egypt at primary school made me positive I wanted to be an Egyptologist. Quite how I then made the leap to the C18th I’m not sure, but my early love of ‘historical’ films of the 1950s and 60s (The Vikings, Robin of Sherwood, The Scarlet Pimpernel etc) […]
Welcome to this year’s first issue of the Manchester Historian. Ata and I are really excited to take over as editors. Florence and her team last year got the paper off to an incredible start. I was so impressed when I heard that Price Waterhouse Cooper had shortlisted the paper award. So, we’ve got really […]
A look at our city’s historical hotspots. The eruption of Pompeii is one of classical civilisation’s most documented events. This article uncovers the secret sexuality embedded in Roman society. An examination of the life of Britain’s most controversial historian, A.J.P. Taylor. A review of the engaging lecture series fronted by Manchester’s most famous history professor. […]
Former editor of the Manchester Historian. History in Culture | Frankie Williams ‘I’ll show you who’s boss, Kate Moss’. Henry Holland was working on the teen magazine Bliss when he soared to fame with his tongue in cheek catchphrase T-shirts. Everyone whose More »
