IMC 2014: Sessions
Session 1506: 14th-Century England, III: Expressions of Identity in 14th-Century England
Thursday 10 July 2014, 09.00-10.30
| Sponsor: | Society for 14th-Century Studies |
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| Organiser: | James Bothwell, School of History, University of Leicester |
| Moderator/Chair: | Gwilym Dodd, Department of History, University of Nottingham |
| Paper 1506-a | The Romans in 14th-Century York (Language: English) Index terms: Language and Literature - Latin, Local History, Mentalities |
| Paper 1506-b | Planning for the Future: The Foundation of the Gascoigne Dynasty in 14th-Century England (Language: English) Index terms: Genealogy and Prosopography, Politics and Diplomacy, Social History |
| Paper 1506-c | The Marriage of Mary Percy and John de Southeray: Wardship, Divorce, and the Good Parliament (Language: English) Index terms: Genealogy and Prosopography, Politics and Diplomacy, Social History |
| Abstract | Identity is articulated in many manners. We start by looking at how Roman history was used by the inhabitants of 14th-century York to create and reinforce a particular local identity. Thereafter we examine how families expressed their individuality. The Gascoignes too were very interested in their past, and in particularly how genealogy played into their place in society. Finally, the marriage of Mary Percy to John de Southeray, son of Edward III and his mistress Alice Perrers, makes clear the importance of expressions of identity through ceremonies such as weddings, but also what happened when such relationships broke down. |