Speaking with the Dead: Histories of Memory in Sacred Space

Sponsored by the Leverhulme-Trust-funded research project “Speaking with the Dead,” this two day symposium will explore the history of tombs and commemoration in England and Wales from the Middle Ages to the present day.

Highlights include a public lecture by Professor Douglas Davies on “Intimacies and Formalities in Notes to the Dead” (4-5pm on 1 November in the Cathedral Chapter House). The conference keynote will be delivered by Professor Miri Rubin (QMUL). Other speakers include: John Allan, Paul Bryant-Quinn, Chris Guy, Sarah Hamilton, Oliver Harris, David Harvey, Naomi Howell, Mandy Kingdom, Christopher Knüsel, David Lepine, Ruth Nugent, Nicholas Orme, Philip Schwyzer, Christian Steer, Diane Walker, Howard Williams, and Nicola Whyte.

The symposium is open to academics and members of the general public. Please contact Professor Philip Schwyzer (p.a.schwyzer@ex.ac.uk) by Friday 25 October to register for the symposium. There is no registration fee. Those wishing to attend the public lecture only should contact Sarah Grainger at Exeter Cathedral (sarah.grainger@exeter-cathedral.org.uk).