So, What is Exactly is Britain? - 2000 years of invasions, union and occasional disagreement.
THEME: - General History
So, What exactly is Britain? 2000 years of invasions, union and occasional disagreement
2000 years of invasions, union and occasional disagreement. in this talk we look at the history that shaped Britain and continues to influence the nation today.
TALK SYNOPSIS
Britain, Great Britain, the United Kingdom, England — what exactly is the difference? This engaging journey through 2,000 years of history explores how these islands became the United Kingdom. From Romans and Vikings to 1066, Welsh castles, Robert the Bruce and the Acts of Union, we discover how invasion, ambition, geography and politics repeatedly changed the map. Along the way, familiar places reveal unexpected stories and the distinct identities of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland emerge. A fascinating introduction to the history of Britain — and why defining Britain is rather more complicated than it first appears.
WHAT THE AUDIENCE WILL DISCOVER
In this talk, the audience will discover:
•The difference between the British Isles, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, and look at the history that formed them.
• Key moments in the development of modern Britain
• The historical relationships between England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, how they came about and the ongoing tensions.
• How Britian has changed over timed continues to do so as the union of nations develops, grows and occasionally disagrees.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Typical duration: 45–60 minutes
Questions: I normally allow 10–15 minutes for questions
Format: In person presentation
Suitable for: Adult Groups, History Societies, Clubs
Speaker Fee: £100.00
Geographic availability: West Sussex and surrounding area. An additional charge will be applied at 55p per mile for journeys over 20 miles (each way)
Equipment Required: Projector, screen and suitable audio. (
Adaptability: The presentation can be can be adjusted to suit programme timings and if required contain a short interval if you prefer - just let us know what works for you.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Graeme MacPherson is an accredited Member of the Institute of Battlefield Guides, a Commonwealth War Graves Commission volunteer speaker and an Army officer with more than 40 years’ military experience. He combines careful research with accessible, engaging stories about the people and places behind historical events.
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