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Black Poppies

Britain's Black Community and the Great War

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'A powerful, revelatory counterbalance to the whitewashing of British history' - Bernardine Evaristo, Booker Prize-winning author of Girl, Woman, OtherIn this updated edition of his acclaimed study of the black presence in Britain during the First World War, Stephen Bourne illuminates fascinating stories of black servicemen of African heritage. These accounts of the fights for their 'Mother ... Read more

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'A powerful, revelatory counterbalance to the whitewashing of British history' - Bernardine Evaristo, Booker Prize-winning author of Girl, Woman, OtherIn this updated edition of his acclaimed study of the black presence in Britain during the First World War, Stephen Bourne illuminates fascinating stories of black servicemen of African heritage. These accounts of the fights for their 'Mother
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Mother Country

Britain's Black Community on the Home Front, 1939-45

by Stephen Bourne ...

Very little attention has been given to black British and West African and Caribbean citizens who lived and worked on the 'front line' during the Second World War. Yet black people were under fire in cities like Bristol, Cardiff, Liverpool, London and Manchester, and many volunteered as civilian defence workers, such as air-raid wardens, firefighters, stretcher-bearers, first-aid workers and ... Read more

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Very little attention has been given to black British and West African and Caribbean citizens who lived and worked on the 'front line' during the Second World War. Yet black people were under fire in cities like Bristol, Cardiff, Liverpool, London and Manchester, and many volunteered as civilian defence workers, such as air-raid wardens, firefighters, stretcher-bearers, first-aid workers and
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The Motherland Calls

Britain's Black Servicemen & Women 1939-45

by Stephen Bourne ...

During the Second World War, black volunteers from across the British Empire enthusiastically joined the armed forces and played their part in fighting Nazi Germany and its allies. In the air, sea and on land, they risked their lives, yet very little attention has been given to the thousands of black British, Caribbean and West African servicemen and women who supported the British war effort from ... Read more

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During the Second World War, black volunteers from across the British Empire enthusiastically joined the armed forces and played their part in fighting Nazi Germany and its allies. In the air, sea and on land, they risked their lives, yet very little attention has been given to the thousands of black British, Caribbean and West African servicemen and women who supported the British war effort from
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Under Fire

Black Britain in Wartime 1939–45

by Stephen Bourne ...

During the Second World War all British citizens were called upon to do their part for their country. Despite facing the discriminatory 'colour bar', many black civilians were determined to contribute to the war effort where they could, volunteering as air-raid wardens, fire-fighters, stretcher-bearers and first-aiders. Meanwhile, black servicemen and women, many of them volunteers from places as ... Read more

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During the Second World War all British citizens were called upon to do their part for their country. Despite facing the discriminatory 'colour bar', many black civilians were determined to contribute to the war effort where they could, volunteering as air-raid wardens, fire-fighters, stretcher-bearers and first-aiders. Meanwhile, black servicemen and women, many of them volunteers from places as
... Read more
Trailblazers of Black British Theatre

From Ira Aldridge to Cleo Laine

by Stephen Bourne ...

In Trailblazers of Black British Theatre, Stephen Bourne celebrates the pioneers of Black British theatre, beginning in 1825, when Ira Aldridge made history as the first Black actor to play Shakespeare's Othello in the United Kingdom, and ending in 1975 with the success of Britain's first Black-led theatre company.In addition to providing a long-overdue critique of Laurence Olivier's Othello, too ... Read more

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In Trailblazers of Black British Theatre, Stephen Bourne celebrates the pioneers of Black British theatre, beginning in 1825, when Ira Aldridge made history as the first Black actor to play Shakespeare's Othello in the United Kingdom, and ending in 1975 with the success of Britain's first Black-led theatre company.In addition to providing a long-overdue critique of Laurence Olivier's Othello, too
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Stephen Bourne's Movie Quips, Selected Reviews 2015, Volume One

by Stephen Bourne ...

Cheer in 2015 with some of the best and worst movies praised and panned by the Canadian website of hundreds of movie reviews enjoyed worldwide since 2002. Find Hollywood blockbusters, homegrown independents and a few oddball surprises lovingly treasured or trashed for your enjoyment. Grab your copy today! ISBN 978-0-9699843-6-8 ... Read more

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Cheer in 2015 with some of the best and worst movies praised and panned by the Canadian website of hundreds of movie reviews enjoyed worldwide since 2002. Find Hollywood blockbusters, homegrown independents and a few oddball surprises lovingly treasured or trashed for your enjoyment. Grab your copy today! ISBN 978-0-9699843-6-8
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Stephen Bourne's Movie Quips, Selected Reviews 2014, Volume One

by Stephen Bourne ...

Funny. Smart. Entertaining. Your best new ebook for movie lovers, from the website of hundreds of reviews enjoyed worldwide since 2002. Find Hollywood blockbusters, Canadian independents and a few surprises well worth checking out. Do yourself a favour and grab your copy today! ... Read more

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Funny. Smart. Entertaining. Your best new ebook for movie lovers, from the website of hundreds of reviews enjoyed worldwide since 2002. Find Hollywood blockbusters, Canadian independents and a few surprises well worth checking out. Do yourself a favour and grab your copy today!
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Stephen Bourne's Movie Quips, Selected Reviews 2014, Volume Two

by Stephen Bourne ...

Funnier. Smarter. Entertaining-er. 2014 Volume Two is your latest collection of new big screen reviews for movie lovers, from the website of hundreds of reviews enjoyed worldwide since 2002. Find Hollywood blockbusters, Canadian independents and a few surprises well worth checking out. Grab your copy today! ... Read more

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Funnier. Smarter. Entertaining-er. 2014 Volume Two is your latest collection of new big screen reviews for movie lovers, from the website of hundreds of reviews enjoyed worldwide since 2002. Find Hollywood blockbusters, Canadian independents and a few surprises well worth checking out. Grab your copy today!
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Fighting Proud

The Untold Story of the Gay Men Who Served in Two World Wars

by Stephen Bourne ...

In this astonishing new history of wartime Britain, historian Stephen Bourne unearths the fascinating stories of the gay men who served in the armed forces and at home, and brings to light the great unheralded contribution they made to the war effort. Fighting Proud weaves together the remarkable lives of these men, from RAF hero Ian Gleed – a Flying Ace twice honoured for bravery by King George ... Read more

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In this astonishing new history of wartime Britain, historian Stephen Bourne unearths the fascinating stories of the gay men who served in the armed forces and at home, and brings to light the great unheralded contribution they made to the war effort. Fighting Proud weaves together the remarkable lives of these men, from RAF hero Ian Gleed – a Flying Ace twice honoured for bravery by King George
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Playing Gay in the Golden Age of British TV

by Stephen Bourne ...

THE TELEVISION SET – the humble box in the corner of almost every British household – has brought about some of the biggest social changes in modern times. It gives us a window into the lives of people who are different from us: different classes, different races, different sexualities. And through this window, we've learnt that, perhaps, we're not so different after all. Playing Gay in the Golden ... Read more

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THE TELEVISION SET – the humble box in the corner of almost every British household – has brought about some of the biggest social changes in modern times. It gives us a window into the lives of people who are different from us: different classes, different races, different sexualities. And through this window, we've learnt that, perhaps, we're not so different after all. Playing Gay in the Golden
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Black Poppies: The Story of Britain's Black Community in the First World War

by Stephen Bourne ...

Did you know that Black people from around the world helped Britain fight in the First World War?How heroic were the people who fought?Why did Black people have to keep fighting for equality even after the war?In this young readers' edition of Black Poppies , Stephen Bourne takes us on a hero-filled journey. Explore the many and extraordinary ways in which... ... Read more

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Did you know that Black people from around the world helped Britain fight in the First World War?How heroic were the people who fought?Why did Black people have to keep fighting for equality even after the war?In this young readers' edition of Black Poppies , Stephen Bourne takes us on a hero-filled journey. Explore the many and extraordinary ways in which...
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Beast And His Beauty, The

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They don’t go to the brick wall. No one in the village does. Ever since I was a little girl, everyone has warned me not to go or even to look at it. And if you happen to find yourself close to the wall, run as fast and as far away as you can. The magic from the beast creeps beyond the wall, but not by much.No one who values their life approaches the enchanted area, let alone searches out the gate. ... Read more

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They don’t go to the brick wall. No one in the village does. Ever since I was a little girl, everyone has warned me not to go or even to look at it. And if you happen to find yourself close to the wall, run as fast and as far away as you can. The magic from the beast creeps beyond the wall, but not by much.No one who values their life approaches the enchanted area, let alone searches out the gate.
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