The anniversary issue of History Today is on sale now with a cover story that evokes the postwar, Cold War, world into which the magazine was born in 1951.
Editors Rhys Griffiths and Kate Wiles share some of the magazine’s history in their editors letter.
Publisher Amanda Synnott said: “We’ve had an amazing response to the anniversary from readers, both old and new, who have shared their personal reflections and memories of the magazine. Just last week, we received a letter from Lord Kenneth Baker who remembers being shown the first issue of History Today by his history teacher in 1951! Another reader wrote that they had been inspired in their career choice by the magazine.”
A selection of these letters was published in an expanded Letters’ page in the anniversary issue.
Also included in the anniversary issue:
- a special feature looking back at some of the covers from over the last 75 years, showcasing how the design of the magazine has evolved.
- an article by prominent historians looking at ‘How Has Public History Changed Since 1951?’
Synnott continues: “We will continue to celebrate the magazine’s 75-year legacy throughout the year. The entire archive is digitalised and available online – a rich resource to anyone. And we’ll be talking to historians about past articles that stood out for them and why.”
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