The battle of Agincourt (25 October 1415) is one of the most famous battles in history. But what really happened on that fateful day? And why, over the six centuries which have followed, has this battle been so much remembered and reinvented? In her talk, Anne Curry, Emeritus Professor at the University of Southampton will be exploring both the myth and reality of Agincourt.
Anne was Chair of the Trustees of the Agincourt 600 charity for the anniversary in 2015. She is the author of several books on the battle, including Agincourt: A New History (History Press) and Great Battles: Agincourt (Oxford UP) and consultant to the new museum at Agincourt which opened in 2019. She is Arundel Herald Extraordinary, the first female herald in England.
This lecture will be available in person at Dagnall Street Baptist Church and also online via Zoom. Attendance is free to SAHAAS members; £5 for non-members.
Please click on the button above right to register. You will then receive confirmation of your registration by email return. Registration closes at 3.30pm on Tuesday 20 May.
As this is the last lecture of the season, it will be followed by refreshments in the church hall for all attending in person.
All those registered will be emailed the Zoom joining instructions by 4pm on the day of the lecture. If you have not received this by 5pm, please contact us using the email address below. NB. If you are registering two or more members to attend via Zoom, and want each of them to receive the link in their own email inbox, these details need to be entered at registration.
It is important to note that SAHAAS operates hybrid talks relying on two volunteers who work very hard behind-the-scenes on the technology to ensure we can offer this service to those unable to attend at the church. Occasionally despite our best efforts technology works against us. There may be a delay in acknowledging an issue but this is only because we are working out how to resolve it.
If you have any questions, please email Gill Girdziusz via lectures@stalbanshistory.org
Image above: 15th century miniature of the Battle of Agincourt by Enguerrand de Monstrelet (Wikimedia Commons)
