Papers, 1905-1928.

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Papers, 1905-1928.

Correspondence including a letter, 1907, to Alfred Henry Miles discussing Miles' wish to retire from his connection with the Lewisham Grammar School and its relationship to the plans of municipal reformers; letter, 1907, commenting on a book by Sir John Harold Clapham, and the forthcoming publication of The Manor and the Borough; letter, 1923, concerning the draft of a habeas corpus bill for the Labour Party; letter, 1926, concerning the proposed reform of the Poor Law; and letter, 1928, to Colonel Burdon (probably Conservative Unionist politician Rowland Burdon), concerning political differences.

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Clapham, J. H. (John Harold), Sir, 1873-1946

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Epithet: historian British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000622.0x000382 ...

Miles, Alfred H. (Alfred Henry), 1848-1929

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Epithet: writer composer and journalist British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001039.0x000005 ...

Lewisham Grammar School (London, England)

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Labour Party (Great Britain)

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The Labour Party of Great Britain supported Soviet Russia against Poland during the military campaign of 1920 From the guide to the Labour Party broadsheets, 1920, (GB 206 Leeds University Library) ...

Burdon, Rowland, 1857-1944.

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Webb, Sidney, 1859-1947

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British socialist and economist. He and his wife, Beatrice, were early members of the Fabian Society. From the description of [Letter, 19]29 Feb. 9, Passfield Corner, Liphook, Hants. [to] Esther Lowenthal / Sidney Webb. (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 464289622 Author and activist Sidney Webb, along with his wife Beatrice, was an influential force for social reform in Great Britain. A brilliant student, he earned a law degree and held political aspirations. He was won o...