Course Programme
14:00 The Crimes of the Gunpowder Plotters: part 1, Dr Mark Nicholls
What did Guy Fawkes and his colleagues seek to achieve by destroying the House of Lords on 5 November 1605? We will explore the abiding mysteries and unanswered questions that still surround the story of the Gunpowder Plot.
15:15 Tea
15:30 Treason, Dr Mark Nicholls
Running across seven centuries, we will examine the nature of treason in England, asking if there is a life-cycle to the crime, and explaining why if was so important to the state for so long, and why it has more recently been set aside and has 'died'.
17.00 Finish
Dr Mark Nicholls is a Fellow, Librarian and a Tutor of St John's College.
Lunch
A selection of sandwiches will be available to purchase in the Terrace Bar.
Additional requirements
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