As the woman who brought us both Christmas trees and Christmas crackers, Victoria had more of an effect on your 25th December than you might imagine. Becky Hennell-Smith investigates Victoria’s fascination with Christmas celebrations, as well as the popularity that gave rise to the widespread adoption of these new traditions.
Haddon Sundblom was the artist who created the iconic Coca Cola Santa Claus in 1931. Inspired by Dr Peter Yeadle’s third year module, Popular Imperialism and Popular Culture, Ben Beach explores the man who, for many, defined early twentieth century advertising illustration.
After both the chairman of the Co-operative Bank and the mayor of Toronto recently fell from grace due to their extra-curricular activities, Vivienne Dellious-Daly examines some of the more corrupt political or powerful figures of the past.
The news that Hull will be the Culture Capital of the UK in 2017 has caused widespread surprise. Stephen Fulham investigates the social history of Hull and its culture as an explanation for this decision.
Lad culture is one of the hot social topics of the moment, with a multitude of (other) university’s societies and sports clubs being criticised due to inappropriate and sexist behaviour. Laura Robinson explores the alternative side of the chivalric knight as the medieval version of the modern lad.
issue 11 – Page 4 – Manchester Historian
September 28, 2021 by maximios • History
As the woman who brought us both Christmas trees and Christmas crackers, Victoria had more of an effect on your 25th December than you might imagine. Becky Hennell-Smith investigates Victoria’s fascination with Christmas celebrations, as well as the popularity that gave rise to the widespread adoption of these new traditions.
Haddon Sundblom was the artist who created the iconic Coca Cola Santa Claus in 1931. Inspired by Dr Peter Yeadle’s third year module, Popular Imperialism and Popular Culture, Ben Beach explores the man who, for many, defined early twentieth century advertising illustration.
After both the chairman of the Co-operative Bank and the mayor of Toronto recently fell from grace due to their extra-curricular activities, Vivienne Dellious-Daly examines some of the more corrupt political or powerful figures of the past.
The news that Hull will be the Culture Capital of the UK in 2017 has caused widespread surprise. Stephen Fulham investigates the social history of Hull and its culture as an explanation for this decision.
Lad culture is one of the hot social topics of the moment, with a multitude of (other) university’s societies and sports clubs being criticised due to inappropriate and sexist behaviour. Laura Robinson explores the alternative side of the chivalric knight as the medieval version of the modern lad.