The Breakdown - Scottish Origins of the Civil War
Charles' attempts to rule three kingdoms as one explains the Scottish Origins of the Civil War The Civil War team.First published on Sun, 07 Jan 2001 as The Breakdown - Scottish Origins of the Civil...
View ArticleBalance of power 1642 - 1645
Follow the shifting balance of power as the Civil War unfolds across England and Wales The Civil War team.First published on Sun, 07 Jan 2001 as Balance of power 1642 - 1645. To find out more visit The...
View ArticleThe Breakdown - The Crisis Escalates
The Short and Long Parliaments provided a forum for discontent - and so the crisis escalated The Civil War team.First published on Sun, 07 Jan 2001 as The Breakdown - The Crisis Escalates . To find out...
View ArticleThe Breakdown - Early years of Charles I
Not having been born to the throne, there were many mistakes in the early reign of Charles I The Civil War team.First published on Sun, 07 Jan 2001 as The Breakdown - Early years of Charles I . To find...
View ArticleTaking Sides - War 1642-1644
Discontent had begat disagreement; disagreement led to war The Civil War team.First published on Sun, 07 Jan 2001 as Taking Sides - War 1642-1644. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn...
View ArticleFormation of a Royalist Party
Charles' supporters come together with the formation of a Royalist Party The Civil War team.First published on Sun, 07 Jan 2001 as Formation of a Royalist Party. To find out more visit The Open...
View ArticleTaking Sides - Parliament and the King
Charles I needed their support; they listed their grievances. There was no way back for Parliament and King The Civil War team.First published on Sun, 07 Jan 2001 as Taking Sides - Parliament and the...
View ArticleAttack on Parliament and flight of the King
A monarch facing down his parliament, and losing: The attack on parliament and the flight of the king The Civil War team.First published on Sun, 07 Jan 2001 as Attack on Parliament and flight of the...
View ArticleTremors - Reformation & Counter-reformation Europe
The authority of the Catholic Church shattered; Europe reacts: Reformation and Counter-Reformation. The Civil War team.First published on Sun, 07 Jan 2001 as Tremors - Reformation &...
View ArticleEngland and Wales - The Balance of Power 1642 - 1645
A map shows the balance of power between 1642 and 1645 The Civil War team.First published on Sun, 07 Jan 2001 as England and Wales - The Balance of Power 1642 - 1645. To find out more visit The Open...
View ArticleTotal War - 1644-1645
Marston Moor marked the start of a new, deeper phase of the war The Civil War team.First published on Sun, 07 Jan 2001 as Total War - 1644-1645. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn...
View ArticleAfter the king fled
The nation waited. What would happen to Britain after the king fled? The Civil War team.First published on Sun, 07 Jan 2001 as After the king fled. To find out more visit The Open University's...
View ArticleTaking Sides: Divided Loyalities
As the country became ever more mired in war, there was no way to avoid taking sides The Civil War team.First published on Sun, 07 Jan 2001 as Taking Sides: Divided Loyalities. To find out more visit...
View ArticleIrish Plantations: By map
Developments in Ireland were a major factor in the English Civil War. Plot the impact of the war on Ireland as events unfolded with our series of maps of the Irish plantations The Civil War team.First...
View ArticleThe English Civil War: The Breakdown - Introduction
Tristram Hunt introduces the second section of the Civil War: The Breakdown of relationships in the nations. Tristram Hunt.First published on Sun, 07 Jan 2001 as The English Civil War: The Breakdown -...
View ArticleTremors - The Virgin Queen, Elizabeth I
One of the great figures of British history: Elizabeth I - The Virgin Queen The Civil War team.First published on Sun, 07 Jan 2001 as Tremors - The Virgin Queen, Elizabeth I. To find out more visit The...
View ArticlePrisoner of the Army
Radical and convinced of their righteousness, had Parliament become a prisoner of the army? The Civil War team.First published on Sun, 07 Jan 2001 as Prisoner of the Army. To find out more visit The...
View ArticlePaine: The expert view
Geoff Andrews explores the life and legacy of Thomas Paine, polemicist, republican and democrat. Dr Geoff Andrews.First published on Thu, 07 Oct 2004 as Paine: The expert view. To find out more visit...
View ArticleThe Big Question: What is democracy?
It is the most widespread political system in the world. It is over 2000 years old, and it can have presidents, prime ministers and even kings and queens. It is called democracy . But what does it...
View ArticlePuritan Made
Dr Rachel Gibbons explains the life and legacy of Oliver Cromwell. Dr Rachel Gibbons.First published on Tue, 31 Jan 2006 as Puritan Made. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website....
View ArticleOU on the BBC: Mark Steel Lectures - Cromwell
Find out more about Oliver Cromwell in this programme from the BBC/OU Mark Steel Lectures. The OpenLearn team.First published on Thu, 02 Feb 2006 as OU on the BBC: Mark Steel Lectures - Cromwell. To...
View ArticleThe making of Wreckers 10: The appeal of the House of Lords
Preparing for the series on wreckers, the Timewatch team consult ancient documents in the public archives at Kew and the House of Lords. The Timewatch team.First published on Sun, 29 Apr 2007 as The...
View ArticleThe Things We Forgot To Remember - The Suffragettes
Michael Portillo and guests go in search of the true story of the Suffragettes for the BBC/OU series The Things We Forgot to Remember The OpenLearn team.First published on Mon, 29 Oct 2007 as The...
View ArticleListen to: The Suffragettes
The Suffragettes have got a reputation as a largely peaceful movement - but they were prepared to go much further. Michael Portillo.First published on Mon, 14 Jan 2008 as Listen to: The Suffragettes....
View Article92Rewind: "Gazing down into the gutter"
Watch BBC news footage from the 1992 election where hung parliaments and more were focused on. The OpenLearn team.First published on Sat, 01 May 2010 as 92Rewind: "Gazing down into the gutter". To find...
View ArticleHung parliament: impact on UK economy
What does a hung parliament mean for the UK economy? Alan Shipman.First published on Fri, 07 May 2010 as Hung parliament: impact on UK economy. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn...
View ArticleFinding the energy
An extensive research and teaching career in energy, environment and sustainable development paved the way to Maria Da Graça Carvalho becoming a Member of the European Parliament. She talks about her...
View ArticleHM Government e-petitions
Create and sign petitions online. Dr Nick Mahony.First published on Fri, 12 Apr 2013 as HM Government e-petitions. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative Commons...
View ArticleTheyWorkForYou
Keeping tabs on the UK's parliaments & assemblies. Dr Nick Mahony.First published on Tue, 21 Jan 2014 as TheyWorkForYou. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative...
View ArticlePeople's Parliament
Join the debate. Dr Nick Mahony.First published on Wed, 26 Feb 2014 as People's Parliament. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 2014
View ArticleAn English Parliament: The best way to save the UK?
Can an English parliament break the constitutional logjam? James Dennison believes it could. First published on Wed, 15 Oct 2014 as An English Parliament: The best way to save the UK?. To find out more...
View ArticleThe spaces of politics
What are the spaces of politics beyond the usual buildings of parliament? Three Open University academics tell us in this video. Dr Geoff Andrews.First published on Fri, 13 Feb 2015 as The spaces of...
View ArticleJames Dickson: The second youngest MP since the Great Reform Act
The story of the youngest MP elected between The Great Reform Act and 2015 is a twisty one of parental wrongdoing and self-sacrifice. The OpenLearn team.First published on Mon, 11 May 2015 as James...
View ArticleThe European Union Referendum Bill - A law giving us a say
As we settle in to our new Conservative Government, Anne Wesemann discusses the EU Referendum and David Cameron's promise of a referendum before the end of 2017. Anne Wesemann.First published on Fri,...
View ArticleA letter that starts the renegotiation process – Cameron writing to Tusk
What does David Cameron's 'list of demands' sent to the European Union actually mean? Anne Wesemann.First published on Tue, 17 Nov 2015 as A letter that starts the renegotiation process – Cameron...
View ArticleOpenLearn Live: 4th August 2016
A currency crisis creates a split in the Labour Party. Then more free learning across the day. The OpenLearn team.First published on Thu, 04 Aug 2016 as OpenLearn Live: 4th August 2016. To find out...
View ArticleInside The Commons
This major four-part series from inside the House Of Commons gives viewers unparalleled access to places where cameras are normally forbidden. First published on Fri, 30 Sep 2016 as Inside The Commons....
View ArticleWhat happens now MPs have voted yes to the Article 50 bill?
This week, the UK's House of Commons voted yes at the first reading of the bill which would allow the triggering of Article 50. But what happens next? Andrew Crines.First published on Fri, 03 Feb 2017...
View ArticleHow is the internet helping ensure parliamentary accountability in Bangladesh?
Although Bangladeshi MPs are slow to adopt Facebook and other methods of directy communication with constituents, a new service is closing the gap between representatives and the people. Rezwan.First...
View ArticleHow far was the Brexit vote "the will of the people" - and what...
Some MPs who believe Brexit to be a bad idea still voted for the Article 50 bill, often claiming "the people have spoken". Oxford's Benito Muller has some thoughts. Professor Benito Muller.First...
View ArticleHow can Theresa May escape from the Fixed Term Parliaments Act?
Since 2011, legislation has locked the length of a parliamentary session at five years. In theory. Petra Schleiter explains the escape clause Theresa May hopes to trigger. Petra Schleiter.First...
View ArticleElection days: 1769 - when 296 votes beat 1148
The radical John Wilkes had been pursued by the courts following his publication of a semi-pornographic parody of the work of Alexander Pope. His supporters returned him to the Commons as MP for...
View ArticleIs a landslide dangerous for Theresa May?
Mo' members, mo' problems? Could a large majority bring a downside for Theresa May? Perhaps, warns Benjamin Martill. First published on Thu, 18 May 2017 as Is a landslide dangerous for Theresa May?. To...
View ArticleAfter the General Election: A collection
A short campaign, and a reversal of fortune. As politicians attempt to make sense of the new shape of the House of Commons, and find a way forward, dig into our commentary from the OU and beyond. First...
View ArticleWhat is Royal Assent - and why don't laws come into force straight away?
The Monarch's sign-off on a Bill is the last stage in making laws in the United Kingdom. But there's sometimes a delay before the new law comes into force. First published on Fri, 25 Aug 2017 as What...
View ArticleWhat are the three types of Bill?
Laws start their lives as Bills in the Houses of Parliament. Here's a quick guide to the three type of Bill. First published on Fri, 25 Aug 2017 as What are the three types of Bill?. To find out more...
View ArticleWhat happens when a Bill is drafted?
Getting the Bill right is important. If it's going to become part of UK law, it needs to be carefully written - and supported. First published on Fri, 25 Aug 2017 as What happens when a Bill is...
View ArticleHow does a Bill move through Parliament?
The passage of a Bill through the two houses gives a chance for refining and shaping the eventual legislation - or rejecting it altogether. First published on Fri, 25 Aug 2017 as How does a Bill move...
View ArticleUnparliamentary language: the benefits of swearing in politics
Getting it wrong can be career-limiting, but getting it right can be hugely advantageous says Dr Philip Seargeant. Dr Philip Seargeant.First published on Tue, 03 Jul 2018 as Unparliamentary language:...
View ArticleLaw making in Scotland
This module is only available to learners who have completed three OpenLearn courses from the Law in Scotland programme.The module consolidates the knowledge you'll have gained from these OpenLearn...
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