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PPL Lecture Series

James Thompson“British identity in the poetry of James Thompson and the music of Thomas Arne”

After the abolition of the Scottish Parliament in 1707 a new British identity was required that could apply to the whole of Great Britain. Thompson and Arne were two important people in its formulation. Is their contribution no longer relevant with the growth of separate Scottish and Welsh identities?

This lecture by Fr Gregory Carpenter will take place at the PPL on ??/??/???? starting at 11.30. Admission £?.?? including cake and refreshments.