Prof. Jane Hamlett, Professor of Modern British History, Royal Holloway, University of London.
Today, Britain is known as a nation of animal lovers, but our deep emotional bond with domestic pets is a surprisingly modern phenomenon. Professor Jane Hamlett, a specialist in Modern British History at Royal Holloway, University of London, will take us on a fascinating journey through the “Pet Revolution.” Exploring the 19th and 20th centuries, she will examine how animals moved from working roles into the heart of the British home. This social history will reveal how our changing relationships with dogs, cats, and birds fundamentally shaped modern concepts of family, morality, and domestic life.