Project ID: 707

DescriptionAndrew Collins plans to research the history of riots in Birmingham from the 18th to 20th century, emphasising the variety of underlying causes for these disturbances. Andrew plans to use local archives and libraries to undertake this research, drawing in particular upon local newspaper reports.
TopicsSocial history
TypeU3A-led research (SLP)
U3A
Year started2017
Source of referenceCitizens 800 website, see below
NotesThis is one of number of SLPs linked to the Citizens project at Royal Holloway College - see file card 547 for details
See  www.citizens800.org/U3A  for more information