But appearances often deceive. Here in south central, even if the sun is visiting more frequently, the only truly secure families are those who own their homes. Those who have secure tenancies, along with secure...
Mary Lloyd reviews A People’s History of London by Lindsey German and John Rees, Verso (London 2012). Pbk. 310 pages. £12.99. In just 300 pages, the authors survey fascinating details of the key events in...
Mary Lloyd reviews The Young Atheist’s Handbook by Alom Shaha. Biteback, London 2012. Hbk. 220 pages. £12.99. In this marvellous book, Alom Shaha provides a nuanced account of his intellectual and emotional journey away from...
A political agitator and Puritan pamphleteer from apprenticeship days, he was brought before Star Chamber in 1638 and demanded his right to take the oath in English, rather than French. Flogged through the streets, pilloried...
Sofia 99 March/April 2011 27th April (birthday): Mary Wollstonecraft As her biographer, Janet Todd, rightly remarks, ‘throughout her life, Mary Wollstonecraft grappled with the complexities of women’s lot.’ Born in Spitalfields, second in a family...
The Acumen Anthology edited by Patricia Oxley Acumen Publications (Brixham, Devon 2010) Pbk. 332 pages. £9.99 Unknown poets rub shoulders with famous names in this marvellous anthology, published in 2010, selected by editor Patricia Oxley...
Appalled by corruption in Rome, Luther was horrified by the sale of indulgences to raise funds for rebuilding St. Peter’s. Luther’s fundamental objection was his belief that forgiveness was God’s alone to grant and that...
When Elizabeth Garrett Anderson finally gained membership of the B.M.A. in 1875, the regulations were promptly changed. Although parliament ruled in 1876 to admit women to medicine, the next woman member of the BMA was...
Mary Lloyd Red Letter Days A page which recalls the birthday or death day of people who have made a notable contribution to humanity. Readers are invited to send in nominations for this column. For...
From Clem Cook, London 22nd June: Gwen John Gwen John, born 22nd June 1876 in Haverfordwest, lost her adored mother, an amateur painter, at the age of eight. She and her little brother, Augustus, both...
