Videos relating to William Gladstone
This section contains videos on the life and history of William Gladstone
William Gladstone - Change, Freedom & Democracy
Watch Revd. Anthony Buckley as he shares his thoughts about William Gladstone; his personal change of views from conservatism to liberalism, and his key beliefs and achievements.
Voice Recording of William Gladstone 1888
The phonograph's salutation of William Ewart Gladstone to Mr. Thomas Edison recorded in 1888.
Parliamentary Reform and Origins of UK Democracy.
In this video, made with and for the History of Parliament,History Hub look at William Gladstone's conversion and contribution to the cause of parliamentary reform.
Gladstone's Biography - Roy Jenkins
Roy Jenkins has written a highly popular, comprehensive (and thus a large book!) biography of William Gladstone. Watch the author talk here about highlights from the book in this interview.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?80137-1/gladstone-biography
Gladstone - M.P. for Newark, 1832-46.
Watch the video of Dr Richard Gaunt, curator of an exhibition held at the University of Nottingham to commemorate the centenary of Gladstone's birth (2009), discuss Gladstone's experience as M.P. for Newark
Nottinghamshire - County Connections, 1846-98
Watch the video of Dr Richard Gaunt, curator of an exhibition held at the University of Nottingham to commemorate the centenary of Gladstone's birth (2009), discuss Gladstone's connections with Nottinghamshire events and personalities after 1846.
William Gladstone and the Armenian Question
A powerful advocate for human rights, one of Britain’s greatest prime ministers, William Ewart Gladstone, came out of retirement late in his life to condemn Ottoman atrocities against Armenians during the Hamidian Massacres and galvanized public opinion to demand political change.
Gladstone's Funeral
Silent scenes from William Gladstone's Funeral. Horse drawn hearse followed by walking mourners passing by. Watched by crowds lining pavement in background.
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