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History Behind the Headlines: ageing politicians & new names for the London Overground

History Extra podcast

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Ageing in Politics: From Medieval Monarchs to Modern Leaders

Exploring the impact of old age on rulers throughout history, from long-lived European monarchs in the Middle Ages to contrasting perceptions of age in modern political figures like Gladstone and Blair. Reflecting on the symbolic representations of age in politics and the significance of recognizing working-class heritage stories in historic England.

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