James I (1603–1625): The Gunpowder Plot and the Dream of a Unified Kingdom
Schedule
Wed Apr 23 2025 at 01:00 pm to 02:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Queen Anne House, Gonville Place, Cambridge, UK | Cambridge, EN
About this Event
Step into the early Stuart era and witness one of the most dramatic and volatile chapters in British history. In this session—James I (1603–1625): The Gunpowder Plot and the Dream of a Unified Kingdom—we explore the political intrigue, religious tension, and monarchical ambition that defined the reign of James VI of Scotland and I of England.
What did it mean for England and Scotland to share a king? Why did a group of Catholic conspirators nearly blow up Parliament in 1605? And how did James's idea of unification shape British identity in the centuries to come?
Guided by Alex, a distinguished scholar and Fellow of multiple prestigious institutions including Christ’s College Cambridge, the McDonald Institute of Archaeological Research, and the Institute for Oriental and Classical Studies at HSE University Moscow, this session brings together historical narrative and critical insight.
Join us for a compelling journey through royal ambitions, religious unrest, and the roots of modern Britain.
Where is it happening?
Queen Anne House, Gonville Place, Cambridge, UK, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 2.50 to GBP 5.00
