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Rebecca Goldsmith is a Research Fellow at Jesus College, University of Cambridge, focusing on modern British history and political history. Her research delves into the significance of archived popular testimonies, often referred to as 'vernacular', in understanding historical narratives. Goldsmith's PhD work involved meticulous analysis of social-science material, utilizing Mass-Observation field notes to narrate the Labour Party's evolving relationship with its working-class constituency, particularly his breakthrough in attaining majority support in 1945. Currently engaged in a longitudinal project that examines the new forms of self-reflection post-1945, she investigates how the vernacular narratives contribute to popular ideas of selfhood. Goldsmith actively contributes to the discourse surrounding contemporary social democracy and has been recognized for her presentations at prestigious conferences. Through her scholarship, she aims to situate and define the transformative vernacular 'turn' in modern British political history.
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