S/H/99. To what extent did anticlericalism contribute to an atmosphere ripe for reform in the pre-reformation English Church?

The paper examines the period prior to the English Church reform of 1529 describing the attack of Thomas More on Cardinal Wolsey, the subsequent bills of the English Parliament, the policy of Henry VIII, and the reasons for the popular support of the new Church. The situation in England is compared to that of other European countries.

S/H/100. 'The force of Chartism rested as much upon a burgeoning print culture as it did upon the radical mass platform'. Discuss

The paper examines the features of Chartism as a unique socio-political movement of the early nineteenth century. The drivers of the organised mass protest are considered highlighting the role of the well-educated leaders and the support of the press in advertising the movement and its heroes.

S/H/102. How far did practices associated with funerals and commemoration change in early modern England?

The paper examines the change towards funerals and commemoration over the XVI century period of the Reformation in England describing Catholic rituals related to death and comparing them to Protestant practices.

C/S/63. Critically analyse the following statement: 'The History of Women's role and position in society in the 20th Century has shown that Education has been a participant in both the promotion and prevention of women having full access to the full benefits of society'

The paper examines the role and position of women in the UK during the 20th century discussing how education was promoted and how it prevented women from engaging in the full benefits that society offered during that period of time.

C/H/26. Reign and Reforms of King Henry VIII

The paper examines the socio-political and cultural changes in England during the reign of Henry VIII describing the period of Reformation and its historical effects. The legal acts that gave force to the reforms are outlined; the rise of the Church of England is described and the consequences arising are viewed from the domestic and the international perspectives assessing the foreign policy and the military policy of Henry VIII.

S/H/94. How significant was urban unrest in Beverley, Scarborough and York in the late 14th century?

The paper examines the causes and consequences of the urban rebellions across England in the 14th century analysing their religious and political roots and the significance of the rebellions.

S/H/93. Discuss the extent to which social and economic change in the period 1700-1815 can be understood in regional terms

The paper examines the social and economic changes in the UK over the 18th -19th century discussing the features and outcomes of the industrial and agricultural revolution, commercial manufacturing, regional specialisation, urban development, etc. Societal changes caused by the technological innovations are analysed with relation to marriage and family patterns, population growth, living standards, etc.

S/E/113. Britain's home policy of 1945-1960

The paper examines the policy of the UK during 1945-1960 reviewing the objectives and activities of the Labour and the Conservative parties in economic, healthcare and financial areas. Keynesian idea of demand management is discussed in the context of various approaches to Britain's economy.

C/H/17. To what extend can it be said that Britain sought to develop its African colonies in the late 19th and early 20th centuries

The essay describes the efforts that Britain has put towards developing its African colonies. It is argued that Britain relied very heavily on 'everyone' else to develop Africa, be it the 'white settlers' or the colonies themselves. Although the world wars and the great depression has influenced the amount of effort that Britain could potentially put towards Africa, it is also argued that there were opportunities that Britain just simply did not decide to take such as rescheduling the African debt in 1932.

S/H/77. The shifts in social class in Britain

The paper examines the trends in the transformation of social classes within the UK discussing the growth of the middle class and the shrinking of the working class, the UK policy of 'social reconstruction', etc.

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