Migration to Britain: inspirational musicians and their anthems
Explore portraits of different musicians and discover what they can tell us about music, migration and its impact on British culture.
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National Portrait Gallery History explainer: migration stories
This video uses portraits to tell the stories of some of the people who have migrated to Britain throughout history. We discover their stories and the impact they have made. We consider some of the reasons why people migrate, and how migration shapes our everyday lives.
Holocaust Memorial Day Drama Lesson Plan
This lesson for secondary school students aged 13–16 or a youth theatre group uses drama techniques to explore the life stories of people who survived the Holocaust and the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. It includes drama activities based on Bertolt Brecht’s techniques, which protect the performers and allow the audience to learn about those who survived the Holocaust and a more recent genocide.
400 Years: Britain and India
A series of 10 short films which explore the shared history between Britain and India. The series covers key events that define this profound relationship, from the first voyage of the East India Company in 1601 through to Independence in 1947 and beyond.