Magna Carta Uncovered with Marie-Thérèse, Exhibitions & Collections Officer

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Join us for a series of free talks on the history and legacy of Magna Carta.

Bad King John and the Rebel Barons
Wednesday 30th July 1.30pm

Find out the story behind Magna Carta and the Rebel Barons!  Was King John really the worst king in history, and what happened when he finally pushed his Barons too far? Come along for a family-friendly look at why this famous document was made and the people behind it.

Magna Carta at Durham
Wednesday 10th September 6.30pm

Durham Cathedral is unique in holding three issues of Magna Carta, including the only surviving issue from 1216, and further issues from 1225 and 1300. It also holds issues of the accompanying Charters of the Forest from 1217, 1225 and 1300. Find out how these documents came to Durham, and what they meant for the people of the North East and their daily lives.

The Legacy of Magna Carta
Thursday 2nd October 6.30pm

Magna Carta is recognised as being one of the most important documents in history. Described as a beacon of democracy, it has become an enduring and iconic symbol in the struggle for rights and liberties around the world, with reformers looking to its principles as a model for causes including social justice, human rights, environmental conservation and climate justice. Find out how these documents have become and remain a rallying cry for people today.