Elizabethan Houses and the Transformation of England
Mon 03 Jun
|Widcombe Social Club
The Elizabethan era saw the transformation of Britain’s medieval dwellings into the basis of modern houses. Underpinning the story is the social change wrought by the end of the monasteries, the growth of cities and the discovery of a world beyond our shores.
Time & Location
03 Jun 2024, 11:30 – 12:30
Widcombe Social Club, Widcombe Hill, Bath BA2 6AA, UK
About the Event
Lecturer Jonathan Foyle
Location Hybrid (in-person and online)
The Elizabethan era saw the transformation of Britain’s medieval dwellings into the basis of modern houses: chimneys, open staircases and glazing became the norm. From simple cottages through merchant’s houses and great estates, we explore the residences of Elizabeth herself. Underpinning the story is the social change wrought by the end of the monasteries, the growth of cities and the discovery of a world beyond our shores.
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Hybrid Format
This lecture will be delivered in a hybrid format – you can attend via Zoom from your home and in person at the Widcombe Social Club.