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Past Papers, 2001-2005

Julie Grier: Spirit of Friendly Rivalry? Voluntary Societies and the Formation of Post-war Child Welfare Legislation

Linda Morris: Voluntary but not Amateur: Philanthropic Responses to Poverty 1847-1854

Simon Fowler: The Origins of Flag Days

Voluntary Action of Membership Organisations: Countrywomen Organise their Own Education

Jenny Harrow: The English University Settlements 1884-1939: A Social Movement Becalmed?

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