The Museum of British Colonialism

AN EXPLORATION OF BRITISH COLONIALISM

The Museum of British Colonialism has been realised to creatively communicate a more truthful account of British colonialism.

We have a documentary and a pilot exhibition in the works and will use this site to gather, share, present and comment on material and resources relating to British colonialism and our journey creating the museum.

Reconstructing Mau Mau Camps

The Mau Mau Uprising in Kenya (1952 - 1960) was one of the most brutal episodes of British colonial history, but remains one of the least well known and understood, both in the UK and in Kenya. Historians estimate that there were more than 100 detention camps, works camps and emergency villages set up ..

Museum of British Colonialism has been realised to creatively communicate a more truthful account of British colonialism.