The Chinese in Britain: A Long History

Join our panel of experts as they explore the long history of the Chinese people in Britain.

This is an online only event hosted on the British Library platform. Bookers will be sent a viewing link shortly before the event and will be able to watch at any time for 48 hours after the start time.

This event will be live captioned.

The Chinese presence in the UK goes back much further than many realise.

Our panel of experts and historians come together to explore this long history – from the first recorded presence in the 1600s, to trade during the 17th and 18th centuries, and from the Opium Wars, to the Chinese communities now calling Britain Home.

Price: From £2.50 - £5 (Member's priority booking opens 31 January, general sale from 1st February)

Book tickets via the British Library's website.