The Papers of Alison Macleod (1920-)

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The Papers of Alison Macleod (1920-)

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Dutt, R. Palme (Rajani Palme), 1896-1974

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Daily Worker (Newspaper)

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MacLeod, Alison, 1964-

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Alison Macleod, TV critic for the Daily Worker (1956) was born 12 April 1920. She is the daughter of Winifred Fairfield, one of 3 suffragette sisters, her sisters being Dr Letitia Fairfield and Cicily Isabel Fairfield (better known as Rebecca West). Alison was educated at Westcliffe High School for Girls and then at various art schools. Joined Unity Theatre 1938 and then the Communist Party. She wanted to become a writer. She held various roles during the war:1939, women...

Pollitt, Harry

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Fryer Peter fl 1950

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Selford Jack fl 1950

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Macleod Alison b 1920

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Communist party of Great Britain

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The Communist Party of Great Britain (CPGB) was founded in 1920. The Party was based upon the philosophy of Karl Marx (1818-1883) and was inspired by the Russian Revolution of November 1917. The Communists believed that before long revolution would over throw Capitalism and end the exploitation of the working class. The Communist Party supported the Russian Revolution and for many years accepted Russian funds in order to spread its ideas. During the next 70 years hopes of revolution...