The Monumental Brass Society’s one day conference on:

‘Brasses Revisited’

        The surviving brass of the Resurrection formerly on the altar tomb of

Sir Robert Tate, All Hallows by the Tower, London, c. 1500

Saturday 27th September 2008 at the

Institute of Historical Research, Senate House, London

(nearest tube: Russell Square)

In recent years the study of monumental brasses has attracted a new generation of scholars and in particular from postgraduate students examining, and questioning, their context as a source of historical study. At this one day conferences speakers will reflect on the iconography of brasses, including their design, function and composition, and also how they were used to promote the role of lineage and family in medieval England. Papers will also be offered on their role and place within the community and also examine their use in expressions of piety and salvation.

The programme and booking form are available to download. Payment and registration is to be sent to: Mr Christian Steer, c/o IHR, Senate House, Malet Street, London, WC1E 7HU, United Kingdom: E: c.steer@rhul.ac.uk

Click for a programme and booking form.