Katharine of Aragon festival lecture: Character and Conscience – a dynasty of Catholic queens

Part of the annual celebration of the life of the first wife of Henry V111, who was buried at Peterborough Cathedral on 29th January 1536.

A talk by historian , author and broadcaster Dr Suzannah Lipscomb

Katharine of Aragon was both daughter and mother to important queens-regnant, yet there is often too much focus on the biological functions of her role as queen-consort. This talk aims to re-evaluate Katharine instead as a spirited woman of integrity and faith, and to examine her in the context of the legacy of her mother, Isabella 1 of Spain, and her daughter, Mary 1 of England.

Tickets: £11 (£5.50 under 18s) including wine or a soft drink after the talk

Book on 01832 274734 or 01733 452336 or call into the Visitor Information Centre, 41 Bridge Street PE1 1HA or visit www.peterborough-cathedral.org.uk