Justice for Bishop Bell - the Church's shameful silence 8th August 2018 Alistair Lexden is one of a number of lawyers, clerics, academics and others in the George Bell Group, formed to get the investigation of the allegations—grave... Articles
The emancipation of Catholics in the UK 1st August 2018 After the Reformation in the 1530s, Roman Catholics were subject to harsh laws, which carried heavy penalties. In the late eighteenth century, anti-Catholic... Articles
Chamberlain and Churchill - a perfect partnership 26th July 2018 Neville Chamberlain is the principal focus of Alistair Lexden’s historical work this year. The following article, published in the August/September issue of The... Articles
Was Churchill sexually abused at school? 5th July 2018 Michael Dobbs, best-selling novelist and Conservative peer, told an audience at a literary festival that it may well have happened in a speech reported in The... Articles
International students at sixth form colleges 27th June 2018 Alistair Lexden is President of the Council for Independent Education (CIFE) whose member colleges are specialists in preparing international students for entry... Articles
Tattooing the Royals 25th June 2018 The Duke of Cambridge is visiting the Middle East this week. An article in The Times on June 23 urged him to “get a tattoo of the Jerusalem cross on his arm, as... Articles
Empire and Commonwealth troops in the First World War - a further tribute 25th June 2018 Alistair Lexden’s recent Lords debate on the contribution made by Empire and Commonwealth troops during the First World War( see below) led to him being... Articles
Bridge or Tunnel? 15th June 2018 Calls are being made for the building of a bridge between Scotland and Northern Ireland. Prominent supporters include the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) on... Articles
The First Duke of Sussex 23rd May 2018 Prince Harry is now the Second Duke of Sussex. What was the first one like? Alistair Lexden revealed some of his quirks of character in a letter published in... Articles