Kieran Connell

Kieran Connell, a historian and Reader of History at Queen's University Belfast, discusses his book, "Multicultural Britain: A People’s History." He reframes multiculturalism as an everyday experience rooted in personal stories. Connell highlights the significant yet often overlooked diversity in 19th-century port cities and the impact of mixed relationships on shaping multicultural Britain. He also reflects on the societal roles of urban spaces like cafés and the lasting legacies of events like the Windrush and the 1958 Nottingham riots.