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HIST281: Britain in the Twentieth Century

Twentieth-century British history is a story of change. Britain became a democracy, fought two world wars, lost an empire, pioneered a welfare state, underwent a sexual revolution, saw its class hierarchies levelled, and suffered economic decline. The result was a nation seemingly in constant flux, often unsure of its identity and its values. This module explores modern Britain from a social, economic, cultural, and political perspective, focusing on the factors which most affected the lives of the people. As well as being introduced to the key historical debates, you’ll explore the subject through an eclectic mix of primary sources, including film, television, cartoons, posters, press reports, and advertisements.

For further information on HIST281 visit the Lancaster University Online Courses Handbook.

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