Category: Podcasts
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Origins and effects of the Liberal Reforms
This revision podcast presents an overview of the Liberal Reforms in Britain. The episode begins with an explanation of the situation before the reforms, and why they were introduced. Reference is made to social research at the time, key politicians, the impact of the Boer War, Britain’s industrial situation, and the effect of voting reforms…
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British civilians in the First World War
This GCSE revision podcast presents an overview of the impact of World War 1 on British civilians. The episode is split into two key sections – recruitment and government powers. When you have listened to the podcast, you may like to check out the British Civilians in WW1 PowerPoint. Beginning with the popular excitement at…
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Women and the right to vote
This revision podcast aims to explain the different factors that contributed to women gaining the right to vote in Britain. The podcast is split into two main sections – the effect of the Suffragists and the Suffragettes on the movement for votes for women, and the role of women in the First World War. The…
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The foundation of the Women’s Social & Political Union
On the 10th October 1903 the Women’s Social and Political Union, whose members came to be known as suffragettes, was founded at the Manchester home of Sylvia and Emmeline Pankhurst.
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Overview of Suffragette Emily Davison at the Epson Derby
On the 4th June 1913, suffragette Emily Wilding Davison was hit by King George V’s racehorse at the Epsom Derby after she stepped onto the track.
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The causes and consequences of the Representation of the People Act 1918
On 6 February 1918 the Representation of the People Act received Royal Assent, marking the start of female suffrage in Great Britain.