Britain

Sheila O’Connell describes one of the key events in the British Museum’s 250th anniversary celebrations.

Bill Rolston describes the impact of an erstwhile slave, who toured the Emerald Isle speaking out against slavery in 1845.

Pepys rose from humble origins to become secretary of the Admiralty, a member of parliament and the president of the Royal Society.

Liane Aukin looks at the private life of Florence Nightingale, and at how her strained relationship with her mother shaped her destiny.

Graham Goodlad advises on how to prepare for examination questions on a key area.

Paula Bartley reappraises the role of the leader of the Suffragettes.

Russel Tarr considers key issues from the life of the famous Cardinal.

Lord Harmsworth tells how an accident of birth resulted in his running Dr Johnson’s House in London.

Raymond Campbell Paterson re-examines the fortunes and friendships of a key figure of Charles II’s administration.

Robert Pearce examines the career of the man who was successively trade union leader, Minister of Labour and Foreign Secretary.