British History: Post-war Britain, 1945-1979

Post-war Britain (1945-1979) was a time of transformation and rebuilding. From the creation of the National Health Service to expanded access to education and housing, Britain sought to build a fairer society in the shadow of war. Yet the nation also faced decolonisation, recurring economic crises, and rapid cultural shifts—from the optimism of the “Swinging Sixties” to the turmoil of the 1970s. This was a period that defined much of modern Britain.

This course will be led by Dr. Alexandre Loktionov, a distinguished scholar with profound academic expertise. He is currently a Research Fellow at Christ’s College, as well as a Research Fellow at the McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research and the Institute for Oriental and Classical Studies at HSE University in Russia.

In the course, Dr. Alex will lead us to explore and reflect on:

• To what extent should the state be responsible for citizens’ welfare?
• How did decolonisation reshape Britain’s society and sense of identity?
• Can the cultural freedom of the 1960s and the tensions of the 1970s be seen as a turning point in modern British values?

Join us for this course to explore post-war Britain, and reflect on how this remarkable period continues to shape the society we live in today.

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