Richmond's 'Imps': The Junior Imperial League in the 1920s

Steven Woodbridge

Richmond's 'Imps': The Junior Imperial League in the 1920s

Steven Woodbridge

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Abstract

During the 1920s, the Conservative Party, under leader Stanley Baldwin, was keen to reach out to the 'younger generation' and create a new wave of Conservative activists. Much effort was thus placed into the growth of the 'Junior Imperial League' (JIL). This article explores the nature of one such JIL branch at local level in Richmond.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	64-69
Journal	Richmond History Journal
Issue number	37
Publication status	Published - May 2016

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Impact: This article helps reach out to both academic and non-academic audiences who have an interest in history at the local level. It also helps push forward research into the nature of the relationship between young people and politics.

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History

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Richmond's 'Imps': The Junior Imperial League in the 1920s

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