Tutor information
Matthew Kidd
Matthew Kidd is an early career researcher whose research focuses on issues of class, identity and ideology in modern Britain. He has published articles and book chapters on wartime socialism and the conceptual framework of labourist ideology, and his first book, The renewal of radicalism: politics, identity and ideology in England, 1867-1924, was published in 2020 by Manchester University Press. Matthew currently works at the University of Oxford where he co-ordinates the follow-up to the award-winning ‘Lest We Forget’ digital archive project.
Courses
Who were the Chartists, and why did they shake Victorian Britain? This course explores the rise, fall, and legacy of the Chartist movement — the largest working-class campaign for democracy in British history.
What did it mean to live through World War II in Britain? From air raids and ration books to factory shifts and fire-watching, you will explore everyday life on the home front using personal stories, wartime artefacts, and the latest historical research.
Learn what oral history is, why it matters, and how it is used to record lived experience. This five-week introduction explores its history, ethics, and practice, and will inspire you to explore the subject further and take steps towards future training.