Commemorating Magna Carta at Runnymede, 1915-2015

This seminar is hosted by the Institute for the Understanding of the Past at the University of York

The sealing of Magna Carta at Runnymede in 1215 has become an iconic moment in narratives of British history. Despite being a product of the 13th century, Magna Carta still resonates within society and commemorative acts at Runnymede have helped to reinforce its iconic status. But commemoration at Runnymede has neither been regular or taken the same form. This talk charts the evolution of Runnymede as a commemorative landscape over the 20th century and into the 21st century, highlighting the interconnectedness of history, commemoration, and politics.

The 45 minute talk will be live on Zoom, followed by a Q&A with the speaker. All are welcome.

Speaker bio:

Steven Franklin is a public historian whose main research interest focusses on commemorative practice. He was recently awarded his PhD from Royal Holloway, University of London, for his work on the commemoration of Magna Carta.

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