PhD research
As part of the research into Aubrey Hames’ life, a PhD research studentship is currently being sponsored at the University of Wales in Newport looking at the post-war politics of Newport. This research , which started in the autumn of 2013 is anticipated to be finished by the summer of 2018.
More details of this research will be posted here at a later date.
Events / papers / conferences etc.
A number of events are planned as part of the research into Aubrey Hames’ life. Past, and any future events will be posted here.
- “Aubrey Hames before the moustache”
Newport Local History Society
7th January 2015 http://www.wholeselfcoach.com/newportlhs/p2015.html
http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/11701603.Son_s_appeal_for_information_on_Newport_stalwart/
Queens Hotel, Bridge Street, Newport
Talk on Aubrey Hames’ life before entering politics in the 1950s
- “ Now the War is over: Fulfilling hopes and aspirations in a time of political change in Newport”
Newport Day Conference
8th January 2015
http://www.southwales.ac.uk/news/2015/newport-celebrates-its-history-and-heritage-usw/
University of South Wales, Newport City Campus
Talk looking at the hopes and aspirations of politically inspired members of the armed forces returning to Newport after the conclusion of the 2nd World War