• Sunday 6 April, 1pm
• Augustine Hall, Canterbury Christ Church University
• Tickets £14 (Incl. £1.50 booking fee)

How well do we know the history of the British countryside that is so beloved? Discover a new story of rural Britain and its colonial past as told through a series of country walks with public historian Corinne Fowler, author of the 2020 National Trust report.

Having walked the length of Britain to explore the countryside’s many connections to colonialism, Corinne Fowler combines local and global history to present an insightful and unexpected history of the countryside, connecting the Cotswolds to Calcutta, Dolgellau to Virginia, and Grasmere to Canton.

In this talk, Corinne insightfully and thoughtfully paces through the history of the British countryside, which will also feature insights into the local Kent countryside not included in her book, Island Stories.

‘A detailed and thoughtful exploration of historical connections that for too long have been obscured. A powerful book that brings the history of the Empire home – literally’ (David Olusoga)

Corinne Fowler is a public historian who has walked the length of Britain to explore the countryside’s many connections to colonialism. A professor of colonialism and heritage, she directed Colonial Countryside, a widely acclaimed child-led history and writing project, from 2018 to 2022. She is the co-author of the 2020 National Trust report on its country houses' historical links to the British Empire. The report won the prestigious Museums and Heritage Special Judges’ award and the Eastern Eye award, inspiring similar initiatives across the heritage and museums sectors. Her work inspires many as she continues to advocate for evidence-based conversations which promote empathy, reconciliation and repair.