Local author and historian, Michael Ward, will be giving a talk to the next UNISON West Sussex retired members meeting and all members are invited. Michael will be discussing his latest book “Unceasing war on poverty: Beatrice & Sidney Webb and their world” on the life and work of the Webbs.
Michael Ward
Married in 1892, they began a 50-year partnership of campaigning for social change and improvement. Their achievements include the foundation of the ‘New Statesman’ magazine, the London School of Economics, and the Fabian Society. Their ideas helped lead to the establishment of our National Health Service.
Theirs is a fascinating story, so please come along to:
Committee Room 2, County Hall, Chichester
on Thursday 25th September at 2.00pm.
Entry is free of charge.