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Biography
Diamond Jubilee Professor Emeritus of the University of Huddersfield since April 2012
Professor of History September 1991- April 2012
Senior Lecturer in History 1975-1991
Assisant Lecturer, 2,1 and Lecturer in History 1971-1975
PhD University of Lancaster 1972
MA (Distinction) on Social History 1969
PGCE of the University of Manchester 1968
B.Sc in Social Sciences University of Bradford 1967
Research Expertise and Interests
I study and research into nineteenth century and twentieth century British history, focussing upon British Labour history, the history of the Communist Party, the Independent Labour Party, the Labour Party and other similar organisations. I have also researched and written on the hiistroy of policing in Britain, gambling, lesiure and sports. Much of my research deals with the years 1900 to 1950. I have published about 50 books and about 100 articles and chapters on this subject as well. I am willing to supervise students on any of these topics and have successfuly supervised 40 PhD students and externally examined 22 PhD students and many MA and M. Phil students.
Research Expertise and Interests
- Nineteenth and Twentieth Century British History focusing upon British labour history, socialism, politics, policing, gambling, greyhounds racing and philanthropy.
- British Labour History
- Policing of Social Movements
- Gambling
- Women's History
- Sport history
- Football pools
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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The Football Pools and the British Working Class: A Political, Social and Cultural History
Laybourn, K., 22 Jul 2022, London: Routledge. 250 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
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The Independent Labour Party, 1914-1939: The Political and Cultural History of a Socialist Party
Laybourn, K., 3 Jun 2020, 1 ed. Abingdon & New York: Routledge. 246 p. (Routledge Studies in Modern British History)Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
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Book Review: The Roadhouse Comes to Britain: Drinking, Driving and Dancing, 1925-1955, by David W. Gutzke and Michael John Law
Laybourn, K., 1 Apr 2019, In: English Historical Review. 134, 567, p. 506-508 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Book/Film/Dance Article review › peer-review
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Going to the dogs: A history of greyhound racing in Britain, 1926–2017
Laybourn, K., 14 Jan 2019, 1 ed. Manchester: Manchester University Press. 240 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
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'A Divine Discontent with Wrong': The People's Martyrology
Outram, Q. & Laybourn, K., 31 Jan 2018, Secular Martyrdom in Britain and Ireland: From Peterloo to the Present. Outram, Q. & Laybourn, K. (eds.). 1 ed. Cham: Palgrave Macmillan, Cham, p. 1-29 29 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Activities
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Labour and Nationalism
Laybourn, K. (Organiser)
5 May 2018Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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A Movement Divided: The Labour Movement and the Great War
Laybourn, K. (Speaker)
24 Jun 2017Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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In Search of Phantom Fortunes: Working-Class Gambling in Britain c.1906-61
Laybourn, K. (Speaker)
16 May 2014Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Society for the Study of Labour History (External organisation)
Laybourn, K. (Chair)
6 Nov 2012 → …Activity: Membership types › Membership of a Society or Institute
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Barnsley Heritage Unit (External organisation)
Laybourn, K. (Member)
1 May 2011 → …Activity: Membership types › Membership of committee
Press/Media
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The Ramsden family estate in Huddersfield on BBC Radio Leeds
28/06/19
1 Media contribution
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