British Education: Open and honest or head in the sand?

Britain is a land full of national pride. From the Queen’s Jubilee to St Georges day, we throw parties at every occasion to show our British spirit. But is Britain hiding a more sinister past?

I have often questioned my identity as a British man. If I were told to display an object that represents my culture, I would struggle to do so. 

Deep diving into British history, I am asking the questions of whether we hide from our colonial past in educational settings. Looking into the education system I seek to compare that of Britain and Germany, to find how historic ills are examined from a young age, and if society benefits from transparency.

Museums are considered a cultured day out, but whose culture are we enjoying? With a scope on the Benin Bronzes, I take a look into how we confront our colonial past, and the ways in which Britain can decolonise museums in a manner that is transparent for all.