Students from Newham Sixth Form College (NewVIc) have been chosen to work with Oxford University and the Marx Memorial Library on a new research project.
The Charlie Hutchinson Project, named after the only Black British volunteer in the Spanish Civil War, will not only explore his life and contributions but also evaluate wider themes regarding Black History and its broader significance for modern Britain.
Carina Ancell, a History lecturer at NewVic College and co-founder of the Charlie Hutchinson Project, said:
His life is a microcosm of the wider issues in 20th century British history; the story of Black British experiences, connections between Britain and the wider world, the fight against fascism and dictatorship, and the significant role played by the working classes in shaping the modern world.
Noah A. Enahoro 