Eighteen: A History of Britain in 18 Young Lives

Join award-winning writer Alice Loxton for an engaging new history of Britain, told through eighteen influential figures and their achievements at the age of eighteen.

About the event

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.

Additional information

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About the speaker

Alice Loxton is one of Britain’s most exciting young historians. A pioneer in making history accessible to new audiences via social media, she boasts a following of over 3 million across Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter. An experienced writer and presenter, Alice regularly contributes to documentaries on History Hit, Channel 4, and the BBC. She is the author of “Eighteen” and the acclaimed book “UPROAR: Scandal, Satire and Printmakers in Georgian London”, which was nominated for Blackwell’s Book of the Year.