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.