How popular were the royals 50 years ago?

How popular were the royals 50 years ago?

Recent reports have commented on how the monarchy’s popularity has fallen in recent years – to just 55%, according to one poll. A dip into the Archive of Market and Social Research shows what a shift this is. June 1969 saw the UK broadcast of Royal Family, a TV...
Have we witnessed the fall and rise of cinema?

Have we witnessed the fall and rise of cinema?

As Warner Bros, one of the world’s leading film and entertainment companies, celebrates its 100th anniversary, it’s interesting to trace the story of cinema attendance in the UK over the same period. The number of ways in which one can watch a film has increased many...
The AMSR at MRS Insight Alchemy conference – review

The AMSR at MRS Insight Alchemy conference – review

What a great day for the AMSR at the MRS conference, Insights Alchemy, on Tuesday 14th March. We’ll be writing it up in more detail for the next newsletter, but these are the headlines: We got a mention from Jane Frost in her opening address, a regular flow of...
International Women’s Day – Women at Work

International Women’s Day – Women at Work

March 8th 2023 is International Women’s Day. In recognition, the AMSR is making available an extract from one of our recent publications, as a completely free download. It’s an article written by Judith Staig, entitled ‘Women at Work’. Download 'Women at...
The AMSR at Insight Alchemy 2023

The AMSR at Insight Alchemy 2023

Isn’t it wonderful to have a have an in-person Conference once again? To meet face-to-face and have live contact with colleagues and friends? This year’s MRS Conference will be a live one-day event on 14 March at the Hilton Bankside Hotel, 2-8 Gt Suffolk Street, SE1....