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As part of ³Ô¹ÏµÚÒ»Ïß’s Charter 400 celebrations, a team of academics from the ³Ô¹ÏµÚÒ»Ïß will be hosting a series of talks at The Hive on Saturday (October 9).

The event, entitled Explorations of ³Ô¹ÏµÚÒ»Ïß’s History Through Four Centuries, will draw on the experience and expertise of academics to explore the significant role that ³Ô¹ÏµÚÒ»Ïß has played in shaping our wider national culture over the last 400 years.

Talks will range across a variety of topics, from ³Ô¹ÏµÚÒ»Ïß’s role in the fight for women’s rights, to the industrial archaeology of the City’s much loved ³Ô¹ÏµÚÒ»Ïß porcelain, and from Charles Hasting’s and ³Ô¹ÏµÚÒ»Ïß’s role in the founding of the British Medical Association, to a glimpse into the trials and tribulations of everyday life for those on the ³Ô¹ÏµÚÒ»Ïß Home Front during the two great wars of the last century.

For those of a more supernatural persuasion, there will even be a talk discussing the legend of Oliver Cromwell’s supposed meeting with the Devil in Perry Wood on the night before the Battle of ³Ô¹ÏµÚÒ»Ïß.

Neil Fleming, Professor of Modern History at the ³Ô¹ÏµÚÒ»Ïß and the convener of the event, said: “Academics at the University wish to mark our wonderful city’s landmark anniversary by sharing with the public our research on its rich and fascinating history.”

The granting of a Royal Charter to ³Ô¹ÏµÚÒ»Ïß by King James I in 1621 formalised the City’s governance, created a mayor, and, many believe, created the City of ³Ô¹ÏµÚÒ»Ïß as we know it today.

Although Charter Day itself was the 2nd of October, Charter 400 events will continue throughout the year, celebrating ³Ô¹ÏµÚÒ»Ïß’s rich heritage and culture, and providing a timely boost for the whole community after the challenges of the pandemic.

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