Celebrated TV historian Professor David Olusoga to speak at a pub just outside Bristol

Celebrated TV historian Professor David Olusoga to speak at a pub just outside Bristol

Posted on: 18 Dec 2023

The BBC historian has confirmed an appearance at the Cheese & Grain in Frome to discuss ‘the state of the British Union and why black history matters’.

 

David Olusoga will appear at the Cheese & Grain in Frome on Friday 12 January 2024.

 

History is now front-page news and is contested like never before. In this extra special talk, Olusoga will examine why history matters and delve into the causes of the ‘history wars’ and question where they may lead us. The BAFTA award winning professor will also be signing copies of his book, Black and British: A Forgotten History.

 

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An acclaimed historian, writer and broadcaster, David Olusoga has won a BAFTA for his work on television as well as being nominated for various literature awards for his 2016 book, Black and British: A Forgotten History which was accompanied by a four-part BBC documentary.

 

He is the presenter of the acclaimed, long-running BBC show A House Through Time - which included the story of an 18th century house in Bristol, where Olusoga resided for years - and, recently, Union: a documentary that shines a light on our fractured modern society through the lens of the past, exposing the fault lines dividing the UK.

 

As a professor of Public History at the University of Manchester, Olusoga is an expert at exploring what history reveals about our contemporary society. In recent times, statues have fallen and great men have been called into question; this upcoming talk will see Olusoga explore the causes of the ‘history wars’ and where we may go from here.

 

David Olusoga will appear at the Cheese & Grain in Frome at 8 PM on Friday 12 January 2024 with book signings also available. Secure your tickets for £24, HERE.

 

 

The Cheese & Grain in Frome is a renowned venue, regularly welcoming top musicians, comedians and more from all over the country and 2024 is no different with acts such as Jonathan Pie, Sir Geoff Hurst, The Beat, General Levy and more all appearing. Browse the full schedule here.

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Stanley Gray

Stan is a born and bred Bristolian, recently graduated from studying English Literature in Sheffield. His passions are music and literature and he spends the majority of his time in venues all over the city, immersing himself in Bristol’s alternative music scene. A lifelong Bristol City fan, Stan’s Saturdays are spent watching his team both home and away.