The Representation of the People Act (1918) and the coming of Democracy to Britain

by Professor Andrew Thorpe

Thursday 24 January 2013

The landmark ‘1918 Representation of the People Act’ brought mass democracy to Britain for the first time. This lecture will explain why this Act was passed in 1918 and will also set it into the longer-run context of Parliamentary Reform Acts from 1832 onwards.

More Upcoming Talks

Talks are held in the Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne, starting at 8pm.

Complimentary tea and coffee are available from 7.15pm.

25 Sep

2012

Merchandise, Merriment and Middens: an odyssey through the 18th century streets of Sherborne

by George Tatham

Tuesday 25 September 2012

This talk will consider aspects of the cultural, social and economic experience of living in 18th century Sherborne with its market, industries, shops, inns and two provincial newspapers.

9 Oct

2012

Alan Turing – Bletchley Park Codebreaker

by Dr Mark Baldwin

Tuesday 9 October 2012

Using an unrivalled collection of slides, Dr Baldwin will explain the workings of the Enigma machine.