This Saturday is the 150th anniversary of the birth of Sir Winston Churchill. To mark this milestone, we are launching a competition for school students at the Churchill statue in Parliament Square. To enter the competition, students are asked to respond to the following question:
“150 years after he was born, what are your reflections on the life and legacy of Sir Winston Churchill?”
As students approach the task, we will ask them to consider questions such as:
What would our lives look like today if Churchill hadn’t come to power? Would Britain have been able to withstand Nazi Germany without the Empire? Should we judge historical figures by modern moral standards? Can people who held views or did things we might condemn today be considered heroes?
Founder of Learn About Britain Joe Hayman said:
“As Britain’s past is increasingly the subject of debate, we strive to bring balance, honesty and nuance to discussions in the nation’s classrooms. We need young people growing up in the UK to think hard about its history – we will help them do so.”
Notes: Learn About Britain is a new charity educating young people and new migrants to the UK about British history, citizenship and values. We will launch our competition at a small event in Parliament Square on Saturday 30 November at 11am. For more information, please contact joe@learnaboutbritain.uk.