Lecture
William Tyler
Monday 16.02.2026
William Tyler
Civil War and Fascism Come to Spain
Monday 16.02.2026
How to watch
This lecture starts on 16 February at 5:00pm (UK).
Summary
The Spanish Civil War (1936–39) is often referred to as a rehearsal for World War II, as it posed democratic forces against fascist forces. It was, like all civil wars, full of atrocities. Both sides called upon external support. In Britain we remember the British volunteers of the International Brigade who fought for the republicans and Hitler’s fascist Germany, who tested the Luftwaffe in action.
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.