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Saturday, April 20
Prayer Book and Revolution
Leading historians will discuss the significance of Christ Church MS 540, and its place in the Civil Wars and religious identity.
By Christ Church Library
Date and time
Saturday, April 20 · 10:30am - 8pm GMT+1
Location
Christ Church Upper Library
Saint Aldate's Oxford OX1 1DP
Refund Policy
Contact the organizer to request a refund.
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.
Agenda
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Registration
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Session 1
Ken Fincham (University of Kent), ‘Charles I, Laud and the reformation of the British churches’ Richard Cust, (University of Birmingham) ‘Charles I and the Scottish Revolution
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Lunch
Lunch is not provided, but can be easily found in the city centre.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Session 2
Will White (University of Hertfordshire) 'Prayer, preaching, and piety in Civil War England' Sarah Mortimer, (Christ Church, University of Oxford), 'Images, ideas and Anglican identity 1630-1660'
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