British empire
Millions of Britons want a fresh start and a new life. But they will find it at home, not in Australia | Martin Kettle
We must turn our backs on this imperial fantasy of neo-Britains with better climates – and find our clean slates here in the UK, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle
Martin Kettle
31, Dec, 2024 @8:00 AM
Somerset House to reveal the restored ‘Salt Stair’ after fire renovations
London landmark puts symbol of empire at the centre of a new exhibition exploring colonial taxes on commodity
Vanessa Thorpe Arts and media correspondent
29, Dec, 2024 @10:00 AM
The Guardian view on Horrible Histories: laughing to learn | Editorial
Editorial: Silly, subversive and scatological, the show has transformed children’s TV. It deserves its special Bafta award
Editorial
06, Dec, 2024 @5:55 PM
How Clive of India’s 1767 sofa ended up in a British south Asian living room
Seven artists launch project to ‘decolonise’ national museums and arts organisations in Wales
Steven Morris
21, Nov, 2024 @4:37 PM
Majority back British Museum exhibit on transatlantic slave trade
New poll finds 53% of Britons support permanent exhibition on Britain’s role in slave trade at British Museum
Lanre Bakare Arts and culture correspondent
21, Nov, 2024 @6:00 AM
Colonial legacies like the Great Hedge of India should be taught in schools | Letter
Letter: Cliff Southcombe and Marianne Hood believe it is time to foster a greater understanding of the British empire and its impact
11, Nov, 2024 @4:28 PM
The great remembrance divide: Britain fought for freedom in Europe, but against it in the colonies | Mihir Bose
While war raged against Hitler, people in places such as India were brutalised – despite their own sacrifices to the cause, says author Mihir Bose
Mihir Bose
10, Nov, 2024 @12:00 PM
No, Robert Jenrick, former colonies do not owe a ‘debt of gratitude’ for Britain’s legacy of brutality and exploitation | Kenneth Mohammed
As a historian, the UK conservative party leadership candidate should know that the only debt owed is one of accountability and reparation
Kenneth Mohammed
30, Oct, 2024 @1:16 PM
Should Britain pay for the horror of slavery?
Letters: Readers respond to Keir Starmer saying Britain will not participate in any slavery reparations
29, Oct, 2024 @4:28 PM
Former British colonies owe ‘debt of gratitude’, says Robert Jenrick
Tory leadership candidate wades into reparations debate, arguing empire brought democratic institutions
Ben Quinn
29, Oct, 2024 @12:05 PM
Hew Locke: what have we here?; Haegue Yang: Leap Year – review
In a show packed with treasures and tales of imperial theft, the Guyanese-British artist compels you to look twice – and rethink everything. And poetry in the every day, Korean-style
Laura Cumming
20, Oct, 2024 @8:00 AM
Weatherwatch with added barbecue sauce | Brief letters
Brief letters: Cloudy with a chance of meatballs | State education | Handing Scotland over | 1p and 2p coins| Starmer’s change
14, Oct, 2024 @5:13 PM
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