History: Crowns, Cannons & Codpieces – Henry VIII & Monarchical Power With Dr Katy Gibbons From University of Portsmouth

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In this History session, Dr Katy Gibbons, Principal Lecturer in the School of Area Studies, History, Politics and Literature at University of Portsmouth, presents Crowns, Cannons & Codpieces: Henry VIII & Monarchical Power.

This session will build on recent research that reassess the power of Henry VIII. We will explore the use of propaganda and personal image in the monarchy’s attempt to negotiate a deeply unsettled time, from the trappings of war to the king’s clothing.

Considering a range of primary and secondary sources, we will rethink how far Henry VIII was really ‘in control’ and the extent to which appearances mattered.

Lecturer Profile (Please Click): Dr Katy Gibbons

For forthcoming sessions in this great Autumn series with the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences at University of Portsmouth, please see below and click for details:

Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences at University of Portsmouth – Autumn Series

Our events are designed so that a group of students can take part from a classroom or students and teachers can take part as individuals, either from school or from home. This means that sessions will continue irrespective of possible school closures.

As a live, participative event, this session will not be recorded but slides and other resources will be shared after the event, where available.

Suitable for: Year 12 & 13 students (and equivalent) studying, or with a possible interest in studying, History and related disciplines. Student groups as well as students and teachers joining individually are very welcome.

Preparation/Pre-Reading: Students may wish to consider the topic in advance and questions they have. Students can also think about questions about studying at university level.

The IT Setup: The event will be run on Bluejeans (similar to Zoom) and participants will be able to join using laptops, tablets, and mobile devices. If you are joining as a school group, we recommend connecting with one device and projecting on to a whiteboard. You will be able to interact with the university via a microphone and/or typed comments and questions. Full details will be sent to those who have registered (see below) prior to the event.

Booking a Place: This is free for schools and colleges. If you would like to take part in this event, please register your interest using the link to the registration form below:

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