Eighteen: A History of Britain in 18 Young Lives
Speaker: Alice Loxton
What happens if the First World War breaks out while you’re at university?
How
does a young woman born without arms or legs make a living in Georgian
London?
What turns a rugby-obsessed teenager from a Welsh mining town
into Richard Burton?
In this captivating talk, award-winning writer
and broadcaster Alice Loxton explores Britain’s past through the stories
of eighteen inspiring figures at the pivotal age of eighteen. From a young
Elizabeth Tudor facing deadly intrigue at court to Empress Matilda, who
was already changing the fate of nations, discover an eclectic cast of
young Britons throughout history.
Get access to
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Talk
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£12.00 -
28 September 2025 -
60 minutes -
14:00 -
National Army Museum -
Foyle 1
