Magna Carta in the Thirteenth Century (Online Stream)

Magna Carta in the Thirteenth Century (Online Stream)

Join Jessica Nelson for an illustrated talk celebrating the 800th anniversary of the 1225 issue of the Magna Carta.

By The London Archives

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  • Event lasts 1 hour

Join Jessica Nelson, Head of Collections Expertise & Engagement at The National Archives, to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the 1225 issue of Magna Carta, and find out more about the history and legacy of this iconic document.

Jessica will explore how Magna Carta overcame its faltering start in 1215 to influence the political landscape throughout the reign of Henry III and beyond. The charter, which originally sought to limit the powers of the king and protect baronial rights, was reissued several times during Henry III's reign, each iteration reinforcing its importance and adapting to the changing political climate.

The talk will include an exploration of the role of Simon de Montfort in the history of Magna Carta. De Montfort was a charismatic and controversial figure who rebelled against Henry, his own brother-in-law, in the bloody Barons’ War. De Montfort’s reissue of Magna Carta at his 1265 parliament was perhaps the zenith of his achievements - but within six months he was dead on the battlefield at Evesham.


IMPORTANT: This talk will be taking place in-person and online at the same time.

This page is for tickets to join the online stream. Please visit the in-person event page if you'd like to book tickets to attend in person at The London Archives, in Clerkenwell.

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The London Archives

The London Archives is a free public archive focussing on the history of London, from 1067 to the present day. We preserve and share millions of historical manuscripts, maps, photographs, books which tell the story of the city. You can find us in central London in Clerkenwell, close to Farringdon Station.

It's free to visit and use the archives and many of our exhibitions and events are free to attend. The London Archives is funded and managed by the City of London Corporation. We opened as The London Archives in August 2024 and were previously known as London Metropolitan Archives.

Find us in leafy Clerkenwell, close to Farringdon and Angel tubes, where we look after a vast and unique collection of manuscripts, maps, photos, books and films that tell the story of London, right back to 1067. If you haven't visited an archive before, we're a bit like a library or museum, but with millions of unique historical documents waiting to be explored; you choose what we want to see and we put the history of London in your hands. Not everyone has time to research though, so our exhibitions and events program delves into the archives and presents the fascinating history of the capital for you to enjoy. We're open to everyone, whether you’re visiting an exhibition, joining a history talk or tracing your family history. Browse our program and start discovering London's history today.

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Sep 25 · 4:30 AM PDT