Society for the Study of Labour History - Autumn Conference

Conference, 28 November 2015, Huddersfield, United Kingdom

The Society for the Study of Labour History autumn conference takes place on Saturday 28 November at the University of Huddersfield, West Building, WG17. It explores the History of Adult Worker Education from its nineteenth century origins to the demise of adult education in an age of austerity.

The provisional programme includes topics such as the Fenwick Weavers, the foundation of the London Mechanics' Institution, the Leeds Arts Club and the origins of Guild Socialism, and 'healing the fault line in the age of austerity'.

The conference is free but it is necessary to register in advance. Reserve a place at http://tinyurl.com/ncvnfrr or find out more details by emailing john.halstead@blueyonder.co.uk or j.martin@hud.ac.uk.

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