David Smith

Oliver Cromwell and Parliaments

David L Smith explains why Cromwell so signally failed to establish harmony with his Parliaments.

Published September 2 2003

Change & Continuity in 17th Century English Parliaments

David L. Smith provides an overview of parliamentary history during the 'century of revolutions'.

Published September 14 2002

People's Theatre - A Century of Welsh Rugby

In Wales rugby football grew up in the communities of the industrial south. It was imbued with Welsh culture and aspirations, and provided drama for the Welsh people. This article by David Smith celebrates the centenary of the Welsh Rugby Union.

Published March 1 1981

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Lords of the Northern Forest

The Hudson's Bay Company was one of the central forces moulding the development of the vast tracts of land that today are Canada - but as Barry Gough explains here, the circumstances of its launch in 1670 also reveal much about the commercial forces, personalities and rivalries of Restoration England.