LiberTeas at Worcester Cathedral are a series of afternoon talks, with tea, all based around the subject of Liberty inspired by Magna Carta. Each talk is by an expert in their subject and will last for approx. one and a half to two hours with time for questions and answers. The LiberTeas are planned to […]
Join this special service of Evensong sung by the Cathedral Choir in the Quire where King John is buried. This Holy space responds to all human need, giving forgiveness and peace to any who seek it. It is likely that this traditional act of worship will include the new Magna Carta Anthem. From 12 noon […]
Was King John a bad King? Listen to one of the Cathedrals experienced guides talk about John’s life, loves, and the time that he lived in. Hear about what happened to some of John’s family after his death and the legacy that his son Henry III took forward, what he did for Worcester Cathedral and […]
A series of exhibitions held at the Almonry Heritage Centre that explore and interpret the events leading up, month by month, to the final, decisive battle of the Baron’s War. The Almonry is a remarkable Grade I Listed, 14th Century building; inside you will find an outstanding collection set within 12 rooms and tranquil gardens. Explore […]
To commemorate the historic battle, Evesham will be hosting a fortnight of events beginning the 1st August, 2015. Saturday 1st – ‘Commemoration & Democracy Day’ in Abbey Park. Tuesday 4th (afternoon) – Historical walkabout around the town, river and battlefield Tuesday 4th (evening) – Keynote lecture by Professor David Carpenter (probably on the DeMontfort parliaments […]
This is a self-guided Trail, clearly signed by waymarked posts, which takes you over the general area where the battle was fought. It simply attempts to show you the lie of the land and leaves you to envisage for yourself what happened here on 4th August 1265. Besides exploring the scene of the battle, we […]
The history of Magna Carta and King John will be told in a new exhibition that will be open in the Spring of 2015 at Worcester Cathedral. It will include the immediate political aftermath of Magna Carta: Simon de Montfort and the Battle of Evesham. The later Legacy of Magna Carta: the English Civil […]
The Odiham Magna Carta Festival Weekend is a community project led by the Odiham Society with which we intend to mark this seminal moment in our villages’ history. The celebrations are planned for 22nd –25th May 2015 and will involve the entire community, local organisations and schools, and of course visitors will be most welcome to join in, learn […]
“The world’s youth are tasked with presenting a new document that safeguards and promotes the rights, privileges and liberties of either their own country or the whole world.” In partnership with Royal Holloway College, this is an international creative essay competition for 11 to 18 year olds, to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the sealing of […]
To mark the 800th anniversary of the granting of Magna Carta, the British Library is holding a once-in-a lifetime exhibition that explores the history and resonance of this globally-recognised document. The exhibition is sponsored by Linklaters. When granted by King John in 1215 Magna Carta was a practical solution to a political crisis, but in the […]