Materials of Mourning: Death, Materiality and Memory in Victorian Britain

Humanities Research Centre and the Centre of Modern Studies at the University of York

Timed to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Prince Albert’s death, this one-day symposium seeks to investigate how grief was manifested and mourning facilitated in the Victorian period through literature, music, performance and the visual arts. Often satirised but rarely understood, this symposium aims to recover the rich culture of mourning in the Victorian period by showcasing current research and encouraging conversation, debate and interdisciplinary exchange.

Academics from a range of disciplines will present papers and the day will conclude with a keynote lecture by Dr Marcia Pointon, and a round table discussion.

To find out more and to register, please visit:
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