Society of Antiquaries – Medieval Art Research

Hybrid Lecture: ‘The Concealment of Sacred Objects during The English Reformation: Evidence of Piety or Protest’, Bruce Watson FSA,1st March 2022, 13:00-14:00 (GMT)

One aspect of the English Reformation (1533-53) was a dramatic change of doctrine from Roman Catholic to the Protestant, which involved an attack on ‘traditional religion’, statues were forbidden, the celebration of Mass was banned and finally, all the redundant liturgical goods and vestments were confiscated by the Crown. To what degree were these changesContinue reading “Hybrid Lecture: ‘The Concealment of Sacred Objects during The English Reformation: Evidence of Piety or Protest’, Bruce Watson FSA,1st March 2022, 13:00-14:00 (GMT)”

Missed a lecture at the Society of Antiquaries? Many of the society’s events, including conferences, public lectures and ordinary meetings of fellows are available on their Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/user/SocAntiquaries/videos Some talks include: The recent Church Treasures conference on the 2nd May, featuring John Goodall, Loyd Grossman (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1gmV2I6Mgw) Sophie Oosterwijk on medieval child monuments (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2ZdKOhp8V8) SallyContinue reading “Resources: Society of Antiquaries London Youtube lectures”