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Contextualising the present through the lens of the past

At The Bristorian, we’re committed to publishing provocative and insightful articles from across a wide range of disciplines within the humanities. If you have a nuanced take on something often overlooked or are looking for a platform to complete in-depth investigations into little-known phenomena, the Bristorian is the place for you.

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Hidden Histories of Rebellion: My Home, East Anglia, and the story of the ‘Longest Strike in History’
Hidden Histories of Rebellion: My Home, East Anglia, and the story of the ‘Longest Strike in History’

Elsie Roberts explores hidden moments of resistance through the Burston School Strike in East Anglia - also known as ‘The Longest Strike in History’. Is the story of the rural south as straightforward as it may seem? How do moments such as these continue to shape politics and identities today?

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Making Ireland Pay: Extracting Revenue from England’s First Colony in the Middle Ages
Making Ireland Pay: Extracting Revenue from England’s First Colony in the Middle Ages

Prof. Brendan Smith contributes his research that looks into the Irish exchequer reports to understand the English colonial hold of Ireland during the Middle Ages and those who lived and worked in medieval Ireland.

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The Camp of Vernet 1918-1944: the Silent History of the South of France
The Camp of Vernet 1918-1944: the Silent History of the South of France

Aine Ray explores the complexities of the memorial to the Concentration Camp at Vernet and the process of remembering the crimes of fascist collaborators during WW2 in the present day.

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Henry Kissinger: Prince of Peace or a narcissistic war monger?
Henry Kissinger: Prince of Peace or a narcissistic war monger?

Following the death of Henry Kissinger, Milan considers the divided opinions surrounding the foreign policy figure.

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Interview with Dr. Richard Stone: Finding Thomas Colston, the less known brother of Edward
Interview with Dr. Richard Stone: Finding Thomas Colston, the less known brother of Edward

How his presence changes everything we know about Bristol’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade…

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St Pauls’- The evolution of one of Bristol’s most vibrant celebrations
St Pauls’- The evolution of one of Bristol’s most vibrant celebrations

Emily Brewster explores the origins of an iconic Bristol event and the important cultural impact of St Paul’s to Bristol as a city

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Britain’s Black Miners: Unearthing an overlooked history
Britain’s Black Miners: Unearthing an overlooked history

Coded as a Northern, white profession, the sacrifices of non-white miners are often forgotten in the history of labour activism and strikes. George Dean explores this overlooked history, emphasising the crucial research of Norma Gregory.

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The Uncomfortable Legacy of Goldney House
The Uncomfortable Legacy of Goldney House

Katie Poyner discusses the history of Goldney House, and the family little known links to transatlantic enslavement

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Colston has been removed from the University Crest…now what?
Colston has been removed from the University Crest…now what?

In a statement last month, the University chose to remove symbols associated with slave trader Edward Colston from its crest. After this decision, how will the University continue to represent its histories? The Bristorian discusses the future of the crest alongside Dr. Richard Stone.

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Community Restoration Projects and The Charterhouse of Coventry
Community Restoration Projects and The Charterhouse of Coventry

In her most recent article, Silva Shahini investigates the value of Community Restoration Projects in empowering local communities and highlighting the value of history to the present, using the case study of The Charterhouse in Coventry.

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