Take a fresh look at the Tudor period with our one day festival.
The Tudor period was about so much more than kings, queens and royal scandal. In this special day of talks and discussions we delve into rich alternative histories of the Tudor period to explore England in a global context, unravel the symbolism of jewels and restrictive sumptuary laws, highlight the Black presence in England, investigate often obscured LGBT+ histories and detail how mobility and movement across the known world shaped perceptions of humanity.
This event will take place in the British Library Theatre. Separate sessions will also be simultaneously live streamed on the British Library platform.
Book in-person day passes (£30) or online day passes (£15)
Individual tickets
12pm, Saturday 4 December
Book here for individual in-person (£10) and online tickets (£5)
This event is kindly supported by Fellows Auctioneers
2pm Saturday 4 December
Book here for individual in-person (£10) and online tickets (£5)
4pm, Saturday 4 December
Book here for individual in-person (£10) and online tickets (£5)
6pm, Saturday 4 December
Book here for individual in-person (£10) and online tickets (£5)
If attending in person, please be aware of the British Library’s Covid safety measures, further information can be found here.
- You must wear a face covering in our shops and Reading Rooms, unless you’re exempt
- We’re asking everyone to wear a face covering in our galleries and public spaces, especially when speaking with staff and other users or in a crowded place
- You’re free to explore the Library without a one-way system. Please take care and respect everyone’s space as you move around the building
- Our toilets are open with regular, enhanced cleaning. All our spaces are regularly cleaned and you’ll find hand sanitiser stations throughout the Library
- We’ve removed a few interactive elements in our exhibitions to reduce contact. Don’t worry, there will still be plenty to see. Please don’t touch the display cases
- If you feel unwell or anyone in your household is showing symptoms of COVID-19, please don’t come to the Library. You can reschedule your booked visit by emailing boxoffice@bl.uk.