Published to mark the eightieth anniversary of the end of the Second World War and spanning 2,000 years of our national history, Lest We Forget tells a monumental British story about the pride, pain and personalities involved in remembering war and peace across Scotland, England, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Delving into the individuals and inspirations behind 100 British monuments, acclaimed historian Tessa Dunlop travels the length and breadth of the country to learn more about the people and events which have been memorialised within our local communities.
In doing so, Tessa uncovers a unique story of national warring and national mourning, and reflects on how our memorial-studded country informs the narrative we tell about our history and ourselves.
Featuring powerful testimonies from a cast of military experts and veterans – including Bletchley Park’s Ruth Bourne, Bomber Command’s Colin Bell DFC, and HRH The Duke of Kent – this book serves as a timely reminder of the personal cost of war, the power of remembrance, and that freedom is not free.
ABOUT TESSA DUNLOP
Dr Tessa Dunlop is an award-winning broadcaster, historian, and author. Her previous books include Sunday Times best-selling The Century Girls, The Bletchley Girls, Army Girls and Elizabeth and Philip.
Tessa has featured in numerous historical and royal documentaries on the BBC, Channel 4 and Channel 5 and is co-host of the new Global podcast Where Politics meets History.
This event is organised by the Friends of Carnegie Library
