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What Happens When We Forget British History | Gawain Towler

What if the most radical act today is remembering who we are? In this brilliant, rousing address, political strategist and historian-in-spirit Gawain Towler argues that British history is not a relic – it’s a shield, a compass, and the last line of defence against tyranny, technocracy, and cultural amnesia. From Kipling to Alan Macfarlane, from the Glorious Revolution to Brexit, this lecture traces the deep roots of English individualism and the unique political culture that has helped Britain resist the ideological storms of the continent. It’s not superiority – it’s memory. And when history is forgotten, freedom soon follows. This is a call to reclaim history not as nostalgia but as a living inheritance – the foundation of liberty, common law, and democratic resilience. It’s not about going backward – it’s about knowing where we came from so we can choose where we go next. This video is a lecture from The Academy 2025. The subject of the weekend event was "Upheaval: Why politics needs a new language". You can find out more here: https://ideasmatter.org.uk/upheaval-w... Gawain Towler is an international political strategist, writer and historian.