received from Abraham Sullivan (University of St. Andrews)

Death and Bereavement in Early Modern Britain, 1520-1689

A two-day conference on the theme ‘Death and Bereavement in Early Modern Britain, 1520-1689,’ to be held at the University of St Andrews on 26 and 27 June 2026. The event will explore how individuals, families, and communities experienced death and mourning during a period of profound religious and social change.

The keynote speaker will be Professor Alec Ryrie of Durham University, whose work on the history of the Reformation continues to shape the field. The conference will bring together established scholars, postgraduate students, and independent researchers to provide an interdisciplinary perspective on the subject.

The discussion will include the following anticipated panels:

· Practice of death
· Theology of death
· Execution and massacre
· Death in literature
· Funerals
· Burial and remembrance
· Commemoration and partisanship

Registration is now open.

To register for the event, as well as to view a provisional programme, please visit the conference website

Past and Present is pleased to support this event and supports other events like it. Applications for event funding are welcomed from scholars working in the field of historical studies at all stages in their careers.

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