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BlitzSpirit: Has the shared sense of purpose forged in crisis faded, or does it lie dormant within us? The grainy black and white footage flickers across the screen: neighbours sharing tea, wardens directing traffic under the bombs, children being evacuated with tiny suitcases. When we think of Britain facing adversity, the Second World War, and […]

BlitzSpirit: Exploring the surprising persistence of national unity in times of crisis. The rain lashed against the windows of the village hall, mirroring the anxieties etched on the faces inside. It wasn’t a bomb falling from the sky this time, but news of a devastating flood sweeping through coastal towns. Yet, the scene felt… familiar. […]