Between 1945 and 1965, the number of colonial people ruled by the British monarch plunged from 700 million to five million. In 1956, just three years after the coronation, the Suez canal crisis and Anthony Eden's humiliation ended all notions that Britain was a world superpower. Kate Williams anthonybritainbritish share on social
Are we really so far from the Victorians? Much of what our society holds important was shaped in the 19th century. Kate Williams 19thcenturyhold Change image and share on social
I really enjoy watching TV; it offers an amazing window, and its an incredible way of presenting history to young people in particular. Kate Williams amazeenjoyhistory Change image and share on social
I've written extensively on Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth and seen up close how those women, who were born when the country hoped for a male heir, made their way as leaders. Kate Williams bearclosecountry Change image and share on social
I like boxes because of the secrets they hide. Kate Williams boxhidesecret Change image and share on social
The modern museum has multiple purposes - to curate and preserve, to research, and to reach out to the public. They challenge us and ask us to question our assumptions about the past or the world around us. Kate Williams assumptionchallengecurate share on social
Colour is really important to me when buying clothes. I wear a lot of fitted jackets, and because I'm small, I avoid long skirts and coats. And I hate wearing hats. Kate Williams avoidbuyclothe Change image and share on social
Throughout history, the only way to secure a throne has been with a phalanx of children - nine for Victoria, 13 for George III. Kate Williams childgeorgehistory Change image and share on social
Some archives and record offices are housed in your local museum or library; others have their own stand-alone building. Wherever they are, they are a treasure trove. Kate Williams archivebuildhouse Change image and share on social
The British Museum was our first real museum, the property of the public rather than the monarch or the church. Kate Williams britishchurchmonarch Change image and share on social
