In the second talk of a three part series, Steven Bishop will pick up where we left off last time at the Declaration of Independence to examine the first decades of the newly formed United States. How did George Washington rise to become the first President and a national hero? How were the Bill of Rights and US Constitution formed? And what were the consequences of Thomas Jefferson’s Louisiana Purchase? This will all be explored through the lens of the statue of Norfolk’s very own Horatio Nelson at Norwich Cathedral. Although Nelson died in 1805, his role in the wider conflict between Britain and France would eventually draw the Americans into the War of 1812, where the White House was famously burned down and the Star Spangled Banner found its origins.
Up Next in Season 1
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Athens: Birthplace of Democracy
Percy talks about Athens in the period 600 to 338 BCE. He discusses topics such as Pericles of Athens and the birth of democracy. He looks broadly at the City described as ‘The City of the Gods’. Athena, the goddess of Athens was the goddess of wisdom and war. Wisdom was particularly apposite as ...
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Colchester: Britain's First City
Colchester has a rich and vibrant history, often claimed to be Britain’s oldest city. This talk will take you on a journey through Colchester’s history – from the Ancient world of Boudicca to the modern day, seeing how this town changed and developed through time. Michael will focus in on Colches...
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VJ Day 75: Britain's War in the East
Saturday 15 August 2020 will mark the 75th anniversary of Japan’s surrender and the end of the Second World War. Liam will explore the history of Britain’s war with Japan from the fall of Singapore straight through to the Japanese surrender as well as the consequences of this conflict on Britain’...
