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Britain and the Union

Linda Colley discusses the history of the United Kingdom and considers its future

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Linda Colley discusses the history of the United Kingdom and considers its future

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An engraving depicting London's Piccadilly Circus heaving with crowds on their way to The Great Exhibition of 1851. A banner reading 'God save the Queen and Prince Albert' has been strung across the street. Within the Crystal Palace some 100,000 objects were displayed – taking up ten miles of space – the work of 15,000 contributors. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)
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