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Arnold Circus, London: social housing for the 'deserving poor'
Society, Politics & Law

Arnold Circus, London: social housing for the 'deserving poor'

...Change and continuity as communities come and go The Boundary Estate housing development, which has Arnold Circus at its heart, was designed to remedy the desperate poverty of slums that were cleared to provide the space for it. But the rents of this first council housing estate were too high for the displaced residents. The slum dwellers of the Old Nichol were pushed...
Volunteering in the education sector
Education & Development

Volunteering in the education sector

...changed, and she noticed that they had not only grown in terms of their own skills and capacity, but also in terms of their confidence in their own abilities and systems. Separately, as a chair of school governors, she meets regularly with the leadership and teaching staff of her school, and sees her involvement as a way to be an active member of her community and to...
A brief history of Harlem
Society, Politics & Law

A brief history of Harlem

...change in 'their' neighbourhood, entering into pacts to not sell or rent to black people; others attempted to buy property out from under black tenants - prompting the Afro-American Realty Company to reverse the process with properties from which it would evict white residents. [Buildings along West 135 Street in Harlem (New York City) between Adam Clayton Powell, Jr....
Should we read John Locke today?
Society, Politics & Law

Should we read John Locke today?

...changed history and they continue to shape our world. While there is a great deal we cannot change about politics and history, what is within our power is to understand the complexity, nuance and importance of where our thinking about politics and society comes from. References and find out more References John Locke, "Second Treatise of Government," in Two Treatises of...
What made Muhammad Ali "The Greatest"?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What made Muhammad Ali "The Greatest"?

...change of name to Muhammad Ali, reflecting his conversion to Islam. While he’d made public his membership of the Nation of Islam (NoI), sometimes known as the Black Muslims, prior to the first Liston fight, few understood the implications. The NoI was led by Elijah Muhammad and had among its most famous followers Malcolm X, who kept company with Ali and who was to be...
Finding your way after the death of a significant person
Health, Sports & Psychology

Finding your way after the death of a significant person

...changed that you will need support with. I am so grateful for people around me who do things like cooking for me, hanging up my washing or babysitting; this type of help means I have more capacity to focus on me and filling my cup. [Woman playing a piano] Allow yourself to be creative As a Trainee Play Therapist, this is something I will always advocate for. As adults we...
Hitler's rise and fall: Timeline
History & The Arts

Hitler's rise and fall: Timeline

...changed the course of Hitler’s life. 1914 At the outbreak of the First World War, Hitler volunteers for service in the German army and joined the 16th Barvarian Reserve Infantry Regiment. He distinguishes himself in service, being promoted to corporal and decorated with the Iron Cross for services as a runner on the western front. 1918 At the time of the armistice,...
The Amygdala Hijack: Stress Response in Aviation
Health, Sports & Psychology

The Amygdala Hijack: Stress Response in Aviation

...changes in the body such as increased sweating, heart rate and blood pressure, and a reduction in digestion. Essentially, this results in oxygen being pumped quickly to the muscles in preparation for a ‘fight or flight’ response. Once the threat is gone, the parasympathetic branch (rest and digest) takes over and brings the body back to a balanced state. The term...