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Englishness: A question of identity, history and belonging

Englishness: A question of identity, history and belonging

Update: 2025-03-06
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What does it actually mean to be English? Is it about where you were born, who your ancestors were, or how society sees you?


In this episode, I explore the complexity of English identity—from history and legal definitions to public opinion and personal experience.


📍 Who gets to be English?

📍 Why does Englishness feel more exclusive than Britishness?

📍 And has the meaning of being English changed over time?


Let’s break it down.


🎧 Listen now & join the conversation!

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Englishness: A question of identity, history and belonging

Englishness: A question of identity, history and belonging

Abisoye Adelusi