Medieval London & the World
The London Medieval Society: 70th Anniversary International Conference
London
1-4 May, 2015
Keynote Speakers: Prof. Julia Boffey, Prof. David Carpenter, Prof. Matthew Davies, Prof. Vanessa Harding, and Prof. Sheila Lindenbaum
We welcome proposals for papers, sessions, roundtables, and workshops. Topics may include:
- Politics & Diplomacy between London and Europe, Asia, Africa, or the Americas
- International Trade Networks
- Travel and Pilgrimage to/from London
- Cultural Interactions
- Textual Culture & Literature
- Playwrights & Theatre
- Medieval Urban Life, Space and Place
- London & the Papacy
- Mapping & Geography
Contributions involving artefacts or manuscripts held in London collections are also sought after as the conference will include visits to London museums, libraries, and historic sites.
Funding will be available for speakers.
A volume with conference proceedings is anticipated.
Please send outlines, proposals, and expressions of interest by 31 October 2014 to: Londonmedievalsoc2015@gmail.com
More information to follow soon. Please contact us with any further questions. Visit the London Medieval Society at: http://www.the-lms.org
