Foes, Friends, Allies: The Story of the Anglo-French Alliance

Join our experts for an evening of talks discussing the past, present and future of the relationship between Great Britain and France.

The nations of Great Britain and France have had a long and complicated relationship throughout their shared history. From the Battle of Hastings to the Hundred Years War, to the Entente Cordiale, these two nations have gone from enemies to allies.

A series of talks by experts will review how this relationship has developed post-1066 and how Great Britain and France have gone from foes, to friends, to allies.

Schedule

• 5.00pm – Doors open 
• 5.30pm – ‘Anglo-French Relations Across the Millennium’ – introductory lecture with Professor Richard Vinen  
• 6.15pm – ‘The Enemy of My Enemy?: France, Scotland, Ireland, and Anti-English Politics’ – panel discussion with Dr Matilda Greig, Dr Catriona Kennedy and Professor Siobhan Talbott 
• 7.15pm – Break 
• 7.30pm – ‘A French London: Eight Centuries of Presence and Influence’ – lecture with Dr Debra Kelly 
• 8.15pm – Event ends