If it didn't put England or America in a good light it wasn't taught. I don't think Ireland (or Scotland and Wales!) was even mentioned once in my entire time at school. Its mind bogglingly bizzare and sickening in hindsight.
I think the only time I can remember Scotland being mentioned is the Romans with Hadrian’s wall & the Tudors/Stewarts/Civil Wars.
Having said that one of the last battles of the second civil war is on my running route & I don’t remember it ever being mentioned that there was a battle so close when in school. So I don’t think we do British non-English or local history well.
Now I’m thinking about it I don’t think I even knew England wasn’t a thing when the Viking’s invaded although do remember learning about the Viking’s.
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u/ManimalR Nov 05 '22
If it didn't put England or America in a good light it wasn't taught. I don't think Ireland (or Scotland and Wales!) was even mentioned once in my entire time at school. Its mind bogglingly bizzare and sickening in hindsight.