Britain's Imperial Past and Identity Q&A

Watch this question and answer session featuring Abdul Mohamud, a doctoral research fellow at University College London, and Robin Whitburn, a lecturer in History Education at University College London, examining Britain’s imperial past through the lens of memorials within Westminster Abbey. Questions covering the role of individual contributors in this period, the impact of the East India Company and how modern historians review the past were submitted by A-level History students, after watching a pre-recorded lecture.

Download the accompanying teachers’ notes document, including a full transcript, information about the speakers and the event, plus a list of follow-up questions to spark further discussion.

This video contains references to historical suicide. Viewer discretion is advised. This question and answer session was recorded during the online event “Britain’s Imperial Past and Identity, 1760-1920” on 19th April 2023. Please note that all opinions are of the individuals speaking and do not represent the views of Westminster Abbey.