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The Battle of George Square, a riot during the Forty Hours Strike in Glasgow, on 31 January 1919, is routinely claimed to be one of the most iconic events in Scottish working-class history. It is also the most mythologised. For a century, the narrative created for the defence of the strike leaders charged with incitement to riot an unprovoked attack on a peaceful crowd as an act of oppression has been repeated uncritically by academic and popular writers. Mythology has almost completely replaced reality, most notably in the Scottish education system, where educational materials have been described by two prominent historians as, arrant propaganda and a perversion of history. Now, Gordon Barclay and Louise Heren have undertaken a meticulous examination of the contemporary evidence to tell a more complex story. In doing so they examine the ways writers have failed to subject the celebratory mythology of this iconic event to adequate scrutiny. They document the creation of the mythology, from the writings of the strike leaders to those who use the mythology of the Battle to promote their own politics. They also examine the legal basis and reality of the military deployment to Glasgow in the aftermath of the riot.

Searing heat, political turmoil, revolution in popular culture: relive the scorching year of 1976 in all its glory.On the political scene, Harold Wilson abruptly resigned as prime minister; Liberal Party leader Jeremy Thorpe resigned in advance of his arrest and sensational Old Bailey trial for conspiracy and incitement to murder; and the Tories elected Milk Snatcher Margaret Thatcher as their party leader. The IRAs long-running demands for the reunification of Ireland exploded into a campaign of wholesale terrorism on the British mainland.Meanwhile, the Black Panther was finally arrested and brought to justice, and the curious case of John Stonehouse, the UKs last Postmaster General, came to its climax.Throw in the fact that Southampton defied 500:1 odds to win the FA Cup, and the irresistible rise of punk rock, triggered by the iconic moment when the Sex Pistols were let loose on an unsuspecting teatime-television audience, and 1976 proves itself a truly pendulum year that divides the old from the new - recaptured here in fully living, human detail.Inside 1976:Season-by-season account of the events of this bumper year Stories from across the UK, USA, Europe and the Soviet UnionPolitical rivalries in a Cold War era, including the early rise of Margaret Thatcher and the demise of Harold Wilson Celebrities of the era, including David Bowie, Sid James and the Sex Pistols, ABBA and the Bee Gees Massive breakthroughs in criminal justice, such as the arrest of the Black Panther, and the conclusion of the case of postmaster general John StonehouseLeaving no stone unturned and no story untold, *1976* is a book of pure nostalgia for those who lived through it, and an eyeopening experience for those who didnt: a page turner right to the end.

This absorbing collection of Sussex carols and customs, seasonal recipes and literary tales, plays and pastimes, re-examines the rich heritage of Christmas past from around the county. Stories range from the Anglo-Saxon era to the Second World War, encompassing urban and rural Sussex, and featuring secular and religious celebrations of rich and poor, which is sure to enthrall both long-time residents and newcomers alike.From tales of Brighton Pavilion under snow and old festive recipes to well-known seasonal songs, such as Good King Wenceslas and the traditional Sussex wassail, A Sussex Christmas provides the reader with a seasonal anthology of the county and will be a treat for all.

Explore the rich heritage of Christmas past in Cornwall with this varied collection of carols and customs, stories, folklore and memories. Presented alongside images of local scenes, the extracts, compiled from a wide range of sources, can be enjoyed by long-time residents and newcomers alike.From the lights at Mousehole and winter games on the beach, to recipes for traditional figgy pudding and Cornish mead, this delightful collection is a comprehensive seasonal anthology of the county and will be a treat for all.

The name Somerset usually conjures up visions of green hills, picturesque harbours and sleepy villages with thatched cottages and quaint pubs but this is only part of the story.What about the slaughter on Sedgemoor in July 1685, or its terrible aftermath, the infamous Bloody Assizes?What dark deeds took place on the coast during the heyday of the smugglers?Who was the curate who ended up in a cauldron, or the abbot who was hanged, drawn and quartered?Why were there riots at Radstock in 1830?The answers to these and many other morbid questions can be found in this book, as we take a look into the darker corners of Somersets history, and meet the unusual people who shaped the history of this popular county in unexpected (and sometimes horrifying) ways.