The Everyday Empire

Saturday morning. You wake up in the morning, grab a cup of tea and put on the cricket. Visit a museum and grab some Indian takeout - maybe head to the bar for an IPA. Play some Beatles on the Uber ride back and tuck in with a trusty old Sherlock Holmes story.

You might not realise it immediately, but all of the above has been deeply shared by empire. The British soul is inextricably linked to that of its colonies, shaped through centuries of give and take.

So put on your detective hats, it’s time to join a pub quiz on the streets of London as we examine the imperial origins of our hobbies, language, and core cultural assumptions.

This pub quiz is still in beta - reach out if you want to help me test it out!