Reclaiming History: Untold Stories of Britain’s Diverse Heritage

Tuesday 1 October

Join AIG, BMS, Equity, iCAN, Markel, The Hartford, CNA Hardy and TMK for an enlightening event, uncovering the forgotten and untold history that led Britain to become the vibrant cultural melting pot it is today.

 

Through a captivating exploration of key moments in history, including Windrush and other significant events in Africa, we will reclaim the narrative around migration, highlighting the invaluable contributions of the Black community to modern British society.

This event aims to provide a deeper appreciation of the rich cultural tapestry that has shaped Britain, sharing knowledge often overlooked in traditional education. Come away with a new perspective on British history and a greater understanding of how the past connects to the Britain we know today.

About Our Speaker

David Olusoga is a British-Nigerian historian, author, presenter and BAFTA winning filmmaker. He is Professor of Public History at the University of Manchester and a columnist for The Observer. He writes also for The Guardian, The New Statesman, The Voice and BBC History Magazine. He presents the long-running BBC history series A House Through Time and wrote and presented the award-winning series Black & British: A Forgotten History and the BAFTA winning Britain’s Forgotten Slave Owners. Among his other presenting credits are The World’s War, and The Unwanted: The Secret Windrush Files, Extra Life, a Short History of Living Longer and the landmark BBC arts series Civilizations.