William Tyler
The Indian Mutiny 1857
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Summary
1857 was a turning point for British India. It saw a mutiny by Indian sepoys, which came as a wake up call to the London government. Although quelled, the mutiny marked a change in Anglo-Indian relations and is seen today as the first step on the road to independence. At the time it marked the end of East India Company rule and the beginning of the Raj (British Imperial control).
William Tyler
William Tyler has spent his entire professional life in adult education, beginning at Kingsgate College in 1969. He has lectured widely for many public bodies, including the University of Cambridge and the WEA, in addition to speaking to many clubs and societies. In 2009, William was awarded the MBE for services to adult education, and he has previously been a scholar in residence at the London Jewish Cultural Centre. Link to William’ s blog with recommended book lists for his Lockdown lectures.