Trafalgar Square, Waterloo Station, Blenheim Palace. What do they have in common apart from being famous places in England? They are all named after famous military victories. Did young people know this? Does it make them feel proud about their nation's achievements? Does it make them want to explore history more?
How should we feel about commemorating a battle that was fought 200 years ago? Is it irrelevant or do young people think it is important to keep alive the nation's collective memory? Is it still appropriate to "celebrate" the victory or should we just look at it as a historical event? How do young people from families who have migrated here in more recent times feel about events such as Trafalgar? How important is British history to them? Do they think that most British people should know more about their own history?
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