‘They live by Trade’: Britain’s global trade in the Great Days of Sail Britain's history has been shaped by its relationship with the...
Mary Rose: The first Ship of our Standing Navy 2009 marks the 500th anniversary of the Mary Rose, the...
London 1616: a snapshot of London early in James 1's reign This talk was given by Dr Ann Saunders, a leading...
King Henry III and the Communication of Power This lecture considers how Henry III of England used art to justify monarchy at the dawn of what is commonly termed the ‘parliamentary state’.
The King in the Car Park: The Discovery and Identification of Richard III This lecture will focus on discussion of the archaeological dig...
Gresham and Defoe (underwriters): The Origins of London Marine Insurance This lecture explores the astonishing history of marine insurance underwriting...
Atlantic Navigators: The Brendan Voyage A first-hand account of a harrowing voyage from the south-west...
Richard Hakluyt: London’s role in navigation and history Richard Hakluyt (1552-1616) is famous for his Principal Navigations, intended...
The Legal Quays: Sir William Paulet, First Marquis of Winchester Sir William Paulet (c.1483-1572) is perhaps unique in his long...
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