A bust of Harold Blackham is currently appearing on a BBC website as an important object in the history of the world. The website, part of the BBC’s A History of the World in 100 Objects collects together objects which the public believe to be of historical value. Blackham (1903-2009) has been called the “architect of the international humanist movement” and was the first Director of the BHA at its formation in 1963. The bust currently resides in the BHA offices.
Andrew Copson, Chief Executive stated, ‘The inclusion of this object illustrates the importance of Humanism in the historical narrative of the UK. Blackham was an important social reformer, making substantial contributions to 20th century humanist thinking in his many articles and books.
‘The BHA is immensely proud of the contributions made to society throughout history by humanists. We celebrated this last month in our annual Humanist Week and continue to collect information on our website about Humanist Heritage.’
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Further comment or information from Andrew Copson on 020 3675 0959.
The British Humanist Association is the national charity representing and supporting the interests of ethically concerned, non-religious people in the UK. It is the largest organisation in the UK campaigning for an end to religious privilege and to discrimination based on religion or belief, and for a secular state.