Amy Irvine

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Articles

The Plimsoll Line: How Samuel Plimsoll Made Sailing Safer

Jul 15, 2024 | historyhit.com | Amy Irvine

Samuel Plimsoll (1824-1898) was an MP and social reformer, later known for his role as a maritime safety campaigner. Although born 200 years ago, his work to improve safety at sea remains relevant. His namesake ‘Plimsoll Line’ is found midship on both the port and starboard hulls of cargo vessels and is still used worldwide by the shipping industry to help save lives at sea.
Why Did Elizabethan Merchants Start Weighing Their Coins?

Jul 15, 2024 | historyhit.com | Amy Irvine

Some of the many fascinating objects held in The Royal Mint Museum is their collection of merchant books. These rare and early examples of merchant books are some of the oldest printed material in their collection, and highlight the importance of a reliable coinage that can be traded across different countries.
‘Old Coppernose’: Henry VIII and the Great Debasement

Jul 15, 2024 | historyhit.com | Amy Irvine

King Henry VIII is one of the UK’s most iconic yet controversial monarchs, and this was the case with his coinage as well. Overspending by Henry VIII to pay for his lavish lifestyle and to fund foreign wars with France and Scotland meant the country’s finances were in poor shape, so in 1544 Henry VIII introduced a policy known as The Great Debasement.
The Royal Mint: Isaac Newton and the Trial of the Pyx Plate

Jul 8, 2024 | historyhit.com | Amy Irvine

Whilst one large Anglo-Saxon silver penny and one much smaller Charles I silver penny both have the same nominal value (one penny) and are both made of the same material (silver), because the Anglo-Saxon coin is much larger and contains far more silver it has a higher commodity value – showing how a nominal value and commodity value can differ. The accurate value and quality of coins produced by The Royal Mint is determined through the Trial of the Pyx.
How Henry VII Used English Coinage to Project Power

Jul 1, 2024 | historyhit.com | Amy Irvine

Few artefacts encapsulate the potent fusion of power, propaganda, and currency like Henry VII’s gold sovereign. As a coin both tangible and symbolic, the gold sovereign of Henry VII not only reflected the economic stability of his era but also served as a formidable instrument in shaping his propaganda and consolidating his grip on power as England’s first Tudor monarch. An original specimen is held at The Royal Mint Museum.
UK graduates face gender pay gap from day one of work

Jun 26, 2024 | thehrdirector.com | Amy Irvine

As new graduates start looking for their first job this summer, analysis* of government data shows that they could face a gender pay gap from day one of employment. Using government data, Startups has uncovered that the average gender pay gap for employees aged 22-29 is 3.0%.
The Royal Mint: Oliver Cromwell’s Depiction as a Roman Emperor

Jun 24, 2024 | historyhit.com | Amy Irvine

In the wake of the tumultuous English Civil War, the ascendancy of Oliver Cromwell marked a seismic shift in the country’s political landscape. Emerging from a period of conflict that saw the execution of King Charles I and the rise of Parliamentary authority, Cromwell swiftly rose to prominence as a key figure in shaping England’s destiny.
The Royal Mint: Edward VIII’s Unreleased Coins

Jun 20, 2024 | historyhit.com | Amy Irvine

Edward VIII succeeded his father as king in January 1936. Yet 12 months later, on 10 December 1936, he abdicated, in order to marry the twice-divorced American Wallis Simpson. His brother Albert succeeded him as King George VI. Every monarch in the UK is featured on notes and coins, in a tradition going back many many centuries. But due to the short length of Edward VIII’s reign and lack of formal coronation, no coinage bearing his portrait was ever released into circulation.
UK Business Leaders Confident in Meeting Employee Wage Expectations

Apr 24, 2024 | thehrdirector.com | Amy Irvine

A recent survey* has revealed that 71% of UK business leaders think they’ll be able to meet employee wage expectations this year. The National Office for Statistics reported this week that UK wage growth has been high at an average 5.6% over three months from December to February. An overwhelming 92% of business leaders told Startups.co.uk that they feel positively about the year ahead in general. However, optimism varies dramatically depending on the industry.
Digital PR Vs Traditional PR: What Are The Differences?

Mar 1, 2024 | digitaloft.co.uk | Amy Irvine

Home / Digital PR / Digital PR Vs Traditional PR: What Are The Differences? Digital PR and traditional PR are two distinct marketing tactics that often get confused. While there’s a lot of overlap, there are also a number of key differences between the two, especially when it comes to the goals of each, the format of campaigns and the distribution channels.