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11 minutes
Released:
Dec 30, 2009
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An introduction to newly releases files from 1979, covering subjects such as the winter of discontent, cuts to the civil service, trade union strikes, and the new Thatcher administration, providing a fascinating insight into government 30 years ago. Other subjects include the Iranian revolution and the British military withdrawal from Malta. Presented by Mark Dunton, and introduced by Frances McDarby.
Released:
Dec 30, 2009
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
'In deadly hate?' Richard III and the War of the Roses: The conflict for the crown in the 15th century has created many of English history's most vivid characters and thanks to Shakespeare, we have one of our greatest villains in the shape of Richard III. This talk looks at the key sources for this period of c by The National Archives Podcast Series