Patrick Hollis
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Clement Attlee's Brave New World
The end of the Second World War brought about huge social and political change in the United Kingdom. The election of July 1945 was proof that the war-weary country wanted a new leader to take them forward. The second half of the decade was swelled with acts and legislation's which would change the lives of a nation's people forever.
By Patrick Hollis6 years ago in The Swamp
Education: The New Age Commodity
1993 might not necessarily be that long of a time ago to many people, but in terms of further education it feels a lifetime away. In this time UK students have gone from paying nothing for a University education to paying upwards of £9,000 pound a year. Although in reality, ‘paying’ is not the optimum word.
By Patrick Hollis6 years ago in Education
- Top Story - October 2018
The Vietnam War: A Tale of Two Presidents
The 1960s and 1970s were turbulent decades for US politics. In a little over 10 years, America went from launching full scale war in Vietnam to gradually pulling out before the one and only case of a US President resigning from office. It changed the way in which America was viewed on the world stage.
By Patrick Hollis6 years ago in Serve
Arctic Monkeys: Back with a Bang in Birmingham
The latest stop on their 2018 UK tour brought Arctic Monkeys to the Barclaycard Arena in the centre of Birmingham. The Sheffield band treated the crowd to tracks from all six of their albums, including Tranquillity Base Hotel & Casino which was released earlier this year.
By Patrick Hollis6 years ago in Beat
Cricketing Summer Ends on a High
The final test match of the English summer ended in another comfortable win for England. It was an emotional day as Alistair Cook bowed out of Test Cricket and James Anderson passed Glenn McGrath’s total to become the seam bowler with the most wickets. Not a bad way to end a positive summer for England.
By Patrick Hollis6 years ago in Unbalanced
Tory Infighting Continues to Plague Brexit Efforts
As it has been since the referendum result in 2016, Brexit is constantly in the peripheral vision for the UK. The end of year deadline to secure a deal is fast approaching, but the way in which the talks are going the possibility of the UK not agreeing a deal with the EU is becoming more likely. The clock is ticking on the UK’s future and our stance on the world stage is in need or resolution.
By Patrick Hollis6 years ago in The Swamp
England's Opening Dilemma
England’s squad for the Fourth Test against India has been announced and other than the inclusion of James Vince to cover Jonnie Bairstow, there were no tough decisions for the selectors. One issue which has been wandering into focus involves one of England’s longest serving players.
By Patrick Hollis6 years ago in Unbalanced
Iron Maiden 'Legacy of The Beast' European Tour, Newcastle, UK, July 31, 2018
Iron Maiden kicked off the UK leg of their ‘Legacy of the Beast’ Tour at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle. The tour, inspired by the smartphone game of the same name, brought with it songs from across the bands 16 albums but most significantly it showed that the group are still at the very top of their game.
By Patrick Hollis6 years ago in Beat