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FREETHOUGHT HISTORY RESEARCH GROUP

Freethought has a long and rich history in Britain dating back to the 18^th century. Sadly, not only is this history not known to the general public, it is not known to many freethinkers. In 2003 the Freethought History Research Group was formed to encourage interest and research into this much neglected field. We now have members in seven countries.

          The group’s main activity has been republication of historical freethought tracts, many of which have been out of print for over a century. Among the authors we have published are Dan Chatterton, F A Ridley, G W Foote, Ernestine Rose and Ella Twynam. We also publish some contemporary material and the Journal of Freethought History which appears twice a year. Recently we have published a poetry anthology and future plans include a collection of essays on the theme A 21^st Century Case for Atheism.

          A major feature of our Annual General Meeting, usually held in October or November, is a lecture on an aspect of freethought history. Subjects have included Robert Forder, the history of South Place Ethical Society, T A Jackson and Republicanism. From time to time we hold other meetings and seminars.

          Where practical and possible we will render aid to researchers and students. We will provide speakers for meetings of other groups and write for their publications. We will co-operate on a local, national and international level with such groups to advance our common aims.

          Membership of FHRG costs £10.00 (£5.00 unwaged) per annum. For this members receive at least two pamphlets, two issues of the journal, a regular newsletter and a discount on previous publications. Members are encouraged to contribute articles and reviews to the journal.