John Enoch Powell (1912-1998) was a man of many talents. Known in childhood as ‘the professor’ for his intelligence, Powell fulfilled this prophecy at the early age of 25 when he became a professor in Ancient Greek while living in Australia. When the Second World War broke out, he enlisted into the military, serving in … Read more
The Brixton Riots were a key turning point for race relations in Britain. The riots, which began on the 10th April 1981, lasted a total of three full days before over 1,000 police officers from across London overcame the force of the rioters and brought an end to the chaos. The rioting was the result … Read more
During the nineteenth century, Jewish communities had limited rights and often had to endure anti-Semitism. This inspired campaigns for ‘Emancipation’, as Jews pushed for religious and social equality. One of the most important figures in this battle for reform was Moses Montefiore (1784-1885). Montefiore immigrated to London from Italy and quickly became one of the … Read more
Saklatvala was a fervent supporter of Indian independence, a strong advocate of the rights of Indian, British and international workers, and a charismatic public speaker. He was an anti-imperialist parliamentarian protesting in the heart of the British Empire. Saklatvala was born into one of India’s wealthiest families; a nephew of J.N. Tata, the founder of … Read more
