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York versus Canterbury: History of a Rivalry

Wednesday 20 January 2021, 2.00PM to 4.00 PM

Speaker(s): Cristina Figueredo

When York became an Archbishopric in 735, Canterbury began a long journey to prove its primacy. Tension increased until the twelfth century when York successfully argued its case for independence in Rome. Nevertheless, the rivalry continued throughout the medieval period.  This course will explore the history of the relationship between the two ecclesiastical provinces of Britain. By studying documentary and visual evidence, the course will aim to expose the points of contact and divergence between these two cathedral cities.

  • Tutor: Cristina Figueredo
  • Term: Spring
  • Day: Wednesday
  • Start Date: 20 January 2021
  • Time: 2-4pm
  • No. of weeks: 8
  • Full fee: £72

This course will be delivered via Zoom. Students joining our online courses would need access to a computer, laptop or tablet with a microphone (essential) and a webcam (desirable) as well as a reliable broadband connection.

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