Over the summer, Birmingham became home to the 2022 Commonwealth Games. The games ran from the 28th of July to the 8th of August and brought in over 5 million visitors. Whilst this was an event filled with great sporting achievements it also changed the way Birmingham is perceived, breathing Read more…
Written by Emma Thornthwaite There is no doubt that throughout the entirety of history, football has been dominated by men. But why? Why is women’s football taken far less seriously? The same rules. The same concept. Yet the culture surrounding both games is so unbelievably different. It’s sad to think Read more…
CONTACT: 18mbains@wghs.org.uk, 18sholt@wghs.org.uk “Grief is the price we pay for love,” -Queen Elizabeth II After 70 years reigning over our country, Queen Elizabeth II passed away on September 8th, 2022 at Balmoral Castle amongst her closest family. Not only did our nation mourn her death through millions of tributes, but Read more…
Mia Bains and Scarlett Holt, Features CONTACT: 18mbains@wghs.org.uk, 18sholt@wghs.org.uk There is a solemn and collective understanding that women have forever been idealised to a male standard. In the Victorian era, women were seen by men to be a demure, fatigued, and submissive counterpart to their husbands or fathers. The same Read more…
Just over two years ago, Britain, and other countries around the globe, were plunged into a national lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic; the impact of which we are still feeling to this day. Many have discussed the differing responses to the crisis and whether this is related to the Read more…