Gone with the Wind? - Macmillan's Speech for Change

This fourth story in the series explores the circumstances around the now famous 'Wind of Change' speech made by British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan in 1960. A critical speech at a critical time in history after World War 2 with the rise of Nationalism and the spread of Communism, Britain begins to contemplate a post-colonial world and her place within it. Aimed at all history lovers who want to begin or continue their learning about Black History and Colonization from the age of 9 years old and up. The 'Stories to be tolled' series tells a narrative of Britain's colonial past by guiding the reader through key events and mile stones of the British Empire phenomenon. The series aims to inspire and provoke curiosity in both older children and young people, encouraging them to look at history through a more global and balanced perspective. Go to storiestobetolled.com to check out the multimedia platform of learning journeys, mini-documentaries, podcasts and the alternative history gallery that compliments these stories.