The Dawn of Local Democracy in England. Volume 1: 1894-1900 Great Clifton Parish Council: A Case Study in ‘Journalistic Archaeology’ (New Auld News)
This volume examines the establishment of local democracy in England during 1894-1900, using the Great Clifton Parish Council as a case study. Employing 'journalistic archaeology' from the New Auld News series, Dr. Keith Richardson uncovers the evolution of parish governance and its lasting impact on community administration.
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The Dawn of Local Democracy in England, Volume 1, delves into the formative years of parish governance from 1894 to 1900, focusing on the Great Clifton Parish Council as a pivotal case study.
Authored by Dr. Keith Richardson, this work utilizes 'journalistic archaeology' to revive and analyze historical records, offering a detailed examination of early democratic practices at the local level.
Part of the New Auld News series, the book provides a scholarly yet accessible exploration of how community councils shaped modern local government in England.
Through meticulous research, it highlights the challenges and achievements of this transitional period in British political history.
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