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Events mark 200th anniversary of William Hone's trials

Dr David Taylor has organised two events to mark the 200th anniversary of William Hone's trials for blasphemous libel.

The first is an academic workshop on Saturday 25th November, in Warwick (town) with a panel of speakers covering many aspects of the case, including the role of parody, politics, civil war and the spy system. Further details and registration

The second is a dramatic re-enactment of the Hone trials, at which the audience will have a chance to give their own verdict. This event is part of the Warwick Words festival. Further details and ticket purchase

Tue 24 Oct 2017, 18:11