Historians from around the world rally to support Cathedral’s Crisis Campaign with online fundraising lectures

January 28, 2025

Peterborough Cathedral is thrilled to announce the launch of the Katharine of Aragon Legacy Lectures, a weekend of engaging online talks by leading historians, organised by Dr. Owen Emmerson in support of the Cathedral in Crisis Campaign. Taking place on April 5th and 6th, 2025, this special event has been carefully curated by Dr. Emmerson, in partnership with Tudor history expert Natalie Grueninger, to raise vital funds for Peterborough Cathedral.

The lectures will feature an exceptional lineup of leading historians who will share their expertise and passion for history including:

 

Professor Tracy Borman

Kate McCaffrey

Dr Nicola Tallis

Dr Johanna Stong

Natalie Grueininger

Gareth Russell

Alfred Hawkins

Dr Peter Stiffell

 

And more to be confirmed!

This online event offers a unique chance for history enthusiasts to engage with groundbreaking scholarship while supporting the preservation of one of England’s most iconic landmarks. The lectures will be a mix of live and pre-recorded sessions and will be available to view for 2 weeks post event. Each lecture has been kindly donated to raise money for the fundraising campaign.

As the burial site of Katharine of Aragon, Peterborough Cathedral is a place of immense historical significance. However, it faces financial challenges that threaten its preservation. The funds raised from this event will provide crucial support for the Cathedral’s maintenance and future projects. Dr Emmerson said:

“It is an honour to lend my support to this incredibly worthy cause. Peterborough Cathedral is not only a place of enormous historical significance, but it is a vital hub for its community—a space where lives are celebrated, struggles shared, and hope renewed. I hope that collectively we can keep its doors open for generations to come”. 

Tickets are now available on Eventbrite. Don’t miss your chance to support Peterborough Cathedral and experience a weekend of inspiring historical lectures from leading experts: Historians Supporting Peterborough Cathedral Tickets, Sat, Apr 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite