Online Talk: Cromwell's Christmas

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Thursday 19 December 2024 19:30 - 20:30

One of the things that everyone thinks they know about Oliver Cromwell is that he banned Christmas...but how successful was he?

One of the things that everyone thinks they know about Oliver Cromwell is that he banned Christmas. There was a real ban, but what was behind it? Was it effective? Were mince pies outlawed? Did Cromwell really have very much to do with it? This talk reveals the fascinating story behind the myth of how the festive season was outlawed in the 1640s.  


Price £8 per viewing 


A link to the talk will be sent on the day of the talk.

 

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