Manchester Soldier, Manchester Historian: Exploring the Life and Legacy of Mark Hovell
2016 marks the centenary of the death of the historian, Mark Hovell. Hovell was born in Manchester in 1888, and had been a student and later a lecturer at the University of Manchester specialising in nineteenth century history. He had almost completed a book on the history of Chartism when he was called to the front line in France in July 1916. Before leaving for France, he entrusted his manuscript to his friend and mentor, Professor Thomas Tout, with the request that, should anything happen to him, Tout would see the book through to publication. Hovell died one month later while rescuing his men from the fumes of a mine explosion. His manuscript was completed by Tout, who had it published, as The Chartist Movement, in 1918. Hovell’s work was a pioneering study that contributed enormously to the wider study of nineteenth century political and social history. Organised as part of the University of Manchester’s First World War series, this event will mark the centenary of Hovell’s death and serve as an opportunity to reflect on the life, work and legacy of this forgotten Manchester born scholar and soldier.
Booking is essential: http://markhovell.eventbrite.co.uk
Cost: In order to keep the event affordable to everyone, please make a donation at the Museum.
Speakers
Prof. Malcolm Chase
Organisation: University of Leeds
Prof. Ian Wood
Organisation: University of Leeds
Dr. Henry Miller
Organisation: University of Manchester
Dr. Mike Sanders
Organisation: University of Manchester
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People's History Museum
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