'Cromwell on Screen': a talk by Dr David Smith

13-11-25 - 13-11-25,
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Admission: ££6.50 Adults, £5.00 Students/Museum Members

Location: Via Zoom

How has Oliver Cromwell been depicted on screen, in films and on television, from the silent era down to the present day? He has been portrayed by many famous actors, including Richard Harris, Dominic West, Tim Roth, Patrick Wymark and John Le Mesurier.

Join us to explore what these portrayals reveal about the times in which they were made, and how they reflect changing perceptions and interpretations of Cromwell.

Dr David Smith is Teaching Fellow at Selwyn College, University of Cambridge, Director of Studies in History and a College Associate Professor. A leading scholar of the Cromwellian period, his main area of academic interest lies in early modern British political and constitutional history, especially in the seventeenth century.

This talk will be recorded and put on a private channel after the 'live talk' for ticket holders to view at their leisure if they miss the live talk or wish to view them again.

Please click on the links for more details and tickets for individual talks. To purchase season tickets for all talks please go to the talk season page.

We are delighted to welcome over four Thursdays:

Thursday 13 November - David Smith on 'Cromwell on Film'

Thursday 20 November - Edward Davis on 'Cromwell's Nemesis: the Earl of Manchester and the Civil War'

Thursday 4 December – Mark Turnbull on 'Prince Rupert: Commander, Creator & Companion’

Thursday 11 December – Holly Brewer on 'Slavery in Paintings and Politics of the Commonwealth’

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PLEASE NOTE: These talks will be held online via Zoom. Joining details will be sent 48 hours before the talk.

Admission: £24 Adults (for 4 talks), £18 for students/Museum Members (for 4 talks); for individual talks £6.50 Adults, £5 students/Museum Members.

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