When did Charles Albert Watts print the National Reformer?
Charles Albert Watts printed the National Reformer in 1885. He also published most of Charles Bradlaugh's books that same year.
Questions about Rationalist Association
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who served as president of the Rationalist Press Association from 1955 to 1970?
Bertrand Russell served as president of the Rationalist Press Association from 1955 to 1970. Jonathan Miller accepted the role in 2006 after Barbara Wootton held the position between 1970 and 1973.
What was the highest membership count recorded by the Rationalist Association?
More than 5,000 members joined the association by 1959. This represented the highest membership count ever recorded before numbers fell steadily after the peak year.
When did the Rationalist Press Association change its name to The Rationalist Association?
The Rationalist Press Association changed its name to The Rationalist Association in 2002. It became a wholly owned subsidiary of this new charity while the original press continued publishing under the old imprint name.
Which organization took over ownership of the Rationalist Press in January 2025?
Humanists UK took over ownership of the Rationalist Press in January 2025. The quarterly magazine New Humanist now publishes under their direction and the merger transferred all assets including books and periodicals.