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British identity in 50 documents

Dominic Selwood explores the evolution of British identity by delving into the nation’s historic documents

Published: February 16, 2022 at 10:53 AM

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Dominic Selwood chronicles Britain’s past through a diverse – and sometimes unexpected – selection of historical documents, from birthday invites and Valentine’s Day letters, to musical scores and shipping forecasts. Speaking with Emily Briffett, he explains what these can tell us about British identity past and present.

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Dominic Selwood is the author of Anatomy of a Nation: A History of British Identity in 50 Documents (Constable, 2021)

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Emily Briffett is senior content producer (podcasts) at HistoryExtra

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