Angus Reach http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/Jreach.htm
Journalist for the Morning Chronicle in London, writer for Punch Magazine and joint editor of the journal, The Man in the Moon. Includes excerpts from his writing, biography and photo.
Annie Besant http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/Wbesant.htm
Noted Socalist, women's rights, and trade union activist during the late 1800's and early 1900's. Member of the Secular Society; wrote and published her own book advocating birth control entitled The Laws of Population.
Beatrice Webb http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/TUwebbB.htm
Writer of such books as The History of Trade Unionism and Industrial Democracy. She also helped found the London School of Economics and Political Science. Includes detailed history and accomplishments. (1858 - 1943)
Charles Dickens http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/PRdickens.htm
Noted novelist. Contributor of reformist political articles to newspapers including the True Sun. Established and edited several periodicals including the Daily News, Household Words, and All the Year Round.