Cities in History: Next Steps

Thursday Feb 22^nd 13.00-14.00 Graeme Small and Christian Liddy, ‘Cities in History: Next Steps’ (‘Cities in History’ research strand) Cities in History Archives and Traces 1100-1700 - Durham University

Explore a scholarly journey with "Cities in History: Archives and Traces 1100-1700," generously sponsored by Joanna Barker. Led by key investigators Dr Adrian Green, Dr Christian Liddy, Professor Graeme Small, and Professor Andy Wood, alongside Project Researcher Dr Andy Burn, this Durham-based project aims to unravel the complexity and vitality of the urban experience in the medieval and early modern world.

At the project's core is a meticulously curated site, poised to become a dynamic scholarly resource for researchers and educators. Offering a comprehensive array of images and transcriptions of crucial urban documents and objects, along with scholarly commentary and debate, the site serves as a valuable tool for those interested in the history of individual cities. The thematic structure encourages comparative urban studies, vital for understanding the uniqueness of the urban experience.

The project's initial focus centers on the neighboring cities of Durham and Newcastle upon Tyne in North-East England. However, it is poised to broaden its scope, incorporating sources from various cities within the British Isles and beyond. Join us in this captivating journey to explore how urban inhabitants perceived, described, and shaped their cities, unraveling the intricate tapestry of urban life between 1100 and 1700.