The Early Modern Intelligencer

How true are the established ‘facts’ about The Fire of London? Did only six people die in the fire? Did the fire stop the plague? Leading experts will discuss these and other questions about London’s infamous disaster in this study day at Museum in Docklands. Saturday 6 October 10am-5.30pm Tickets £20 (£15 concs) For further [...]

Unmasking the English This is the fourth part of a series by Andrew Marr which explores English character traits in the past and the present. This part focuses on Dr Samuel Johnson. Monday, 24 September, 9am, Radio 4 (92-95FM & 198LW)

The Birkbeck Early Modern Society will meet tonight to plan our new programme. Watch this space to find out about our new events for 2007-08!