Tag Archives: French History

The Stenton Lecture and Symposium 2016

Posted on October 25, 2016 by readinghistory

Thursday 17th November marks the date of this year’s Stenton Lecture which is preceded by the Stenton Symposium. What is the Stenton Lecture? The Stenton lecture is an annual lecture by an eminent historian, hosted by the Department and held … Continue reading →

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Dr Simon Lee ‘Delacroix’s ‘Liberty Leading the People’: an Accidental Icon?’

Posted on December 1, 2015 by readinghistory

7.30pm, 4th December 2015, Reading School. Are you interested in nineteenth-century French history and free this Friday evening at 7.30 pm? If so, do come along to the local branch of the Historical Association at Reading School to hear Dr … Continue reading →

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The Stenton Lecture and Symposium 2015

Posted on November 17, 2015 by readinghistory

Thursday 19th November marks the date of this year’s Stenton Lecture which is preceded by the Stenton Symposium. What is the Stenton Lecture? The Stenton lecture is an annual lecture by an eminent historian, hosted by the Department and held … Continue reading →

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History Department on Who Do You Think You Are!

Posted on September 12, 2015 by readinghistory

Former Head of History Dr Frank Tallett recently played a starring role in the BBC TV series Who Do You Think You Are. The programme featured Sir Derek Jacobi tracing his family history, and the BBC consulted Frank as an … Continue reading →

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