Friends of the University of Adelaide Library

Barr Smith Discovery Series

A warrant to the Great Wardrobe for your Majesty's Maundy

The Friends of the University of Adelaide Library invite you to a free public talk on
Thursday 19 April 2007 at 1.05pm
Ira Raymond Exhibition Room,
Barr Smith Library, University of Adelaide

The Barr Smith Library holds an original warrant signed by Queen Elizabeth I on 16 March 1579. Dr Helen Payne's presentation on this document, its context and significance, offers a fascinating glimpse into the tradition of the Maundy ceremony held on Easter Thursday, as it was both prepared for and practised at Elizabeth's court. Dr Payne will take you on a journey of discovery, bringing the document to life as she examines the recipient and the scribe, the goods ordered and their purpose, the Great Wardrobe and its role, the method of dating, as well as the Maundy ceremony itself.

Dr Helen Payne is a Visiting Research Fellow in the School of History and Politics at the University of Adelaide.

Bookings by Tuesday 17 April to
Email: karen.hickman@adelaide.edu.au
Telephone: 8303 4064

Seating is limited.

Admission is free and open to the public.

Paul Wilkins
Deputy University Librarian
Barr Smith Library