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Our archives

Following a collaborative archival project between Bishopsgate Institute and the Conway Hall Ethical Society, the National Secular Society's historical archives are now available to the public at Conway Hall.

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Robin Ince explores the archives

A short video featuring Robin Ince exploring the archives.

See also: NSS welcomes Conway Hall launch of 'Victorian Blogging' project

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    • We campaign on a wide range of topics where religious privilege impacts public life. Including:

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    • For over 150 years we have campaigned for disestablishment, the separation of the C of E and state.

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