Gordon Marsden
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Gordon Marsden, a former editor of History Today, reflects on the advertisements that helped to fund the first 20 years of this magazine’s publication and explores the wider messages they reveal about sexism, empire and swinging Britain during the 1950s and 1960s. Published November 14 2011
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Gordon Marsden revisits Henry Fairlie's prescient obituary of Aneurin Bevan, first published in History Today in October 1960. Published July 20 2011
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Gordon Marsden reviews a book about religious imagery. Published August 24 2010
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Henry Tudor invoked providence to gain his throne in 1485, but it was skilful use of heraldic and religious imagery, as well as promotion of the cult of Henry VI that ensured he retained it. In this Tudor anniversary year, Gordon Marsden looks at the miraculous reign of a clever king. Published February 16 2009
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Published November 12 2008
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Gordon Marsden sees an identity of outlook between two writers generally seen as occupying opposite ends of the political spectrum in Britain.
Published June 15 2003
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Reflections from the editors of History Today, Rodina and Damals on the meaning of 1945.
Published July 30 2001
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The MP for Blackpool South and ex-editor of History Today describes how his early interest in history bewildered his family but proved ineradicable.
Published January 1 2000
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Gordon Marsden reviews a book by Geoffrey Parker Published June 30 1999
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Gordon Marsden on the origins and future of the project to chart the history of the Houses of Parliament.
Published December 1 1998
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Gordon Marsden looks at how a Passion portrayal by one of the Middle Ages' most enigmatic painters, unlocks the door to the intense world of late medieval religious devotion. Published March 31 1997
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Published September 30 1996
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Gordon Marsden reviews the millennium exhibition that challenges preconceptions about the European nation state.
Published September 30 1996
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Gordon Marsden on the Independent Labour Party centenary.
Published March 1 1993
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Published February 1 1993
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