The Ampleforth Journal’s review of “Exterminating Poverty”
I was very pleased to read a positive review of Exterminating Poverty in The Ampleforth Journal. How population growth and poverty interrelate remains hotly contested. This absorbing study of a … Continue reading
The Gold Pin in the Stopes v Sutherland libel trial
What was the Gold Pin? The “Gold Pin” (also called the “Gold Spring” and “Wishbone Pessary”) was a device promoted by Dr Marie Stopes. While she believed that it was … Continue reading
Listen to the Jerm Warfare interview here
In case you missed it, here is a recording of the interview I did with Jeremy Nell on his Jerm Warfare Radio Show: https://tntradiolive.podbean.com/e/mark-sutherland-on-jerm-warfare-with-jeremy-nell-2-january-2023/ TNT Radio’s description: “On today’s show … Continue reading
Stopes v. Sutherland 1923: A last-minute change
One-hundred years ago, the preparations for the Stopes v Sutherland libel trial were in earnest. In November 1922, Mr. Percy Braby (plaintiff’s solicitor) had conferred with Sir Hugh Fraser as … Continue reading
Six Books About Stopes v. Sutherland (1923)
This article outlines six books that touch on the Stopes v. Sutherland libel trial (1923-24). Marie Stopes Her Work and Her Play (1933) Aylmer Maude 1933 John Bale, Sons & … Continue reading
A put up job?
There were (and are) those who believe that Dr. Sutherland’s attack on Marie Stopes’ work was instigated and financed by the Catholic Church. In other words, that it was a … Continue reading
The Election Questionaire
On this day one-hundred years ago, Britain was in the grip of an election campaign. The polling that took place on Wednesday 15th November 1922 led to the formation of … Continue reading