Disability: A New History: Finding a Voice

Peter White's exploration of historical attitudes to disability continues as he highlights the work of William Hay, an 18th-century MP born with spinal curvature. Hay's book On Deformity outlines intimately his day-to-day life as a disabled politician, both in Parliament and among the people, and as a man proudly challenging conventional thinking while maintaining a self-deprecating sense of humour. Includes contributions by historians David Turner, Naomi Baker, Tim Hitchcock and Chris Mounsey, with readings by Jonathan Keeble