The Eamont 927 Historical Conference is attracting international attention, with universities in the United States, Ireland, Sweden and Iceland helping to promote the event.
The University of Notre Dame, Trinity College Dublin, Uppsala University in Sweden and the University of Iceland are sharing information about the conference, bringing the anniversary programme to the attention of their academic communities.
Taking place at Rheged, near Penrith, on 10–11 July 2027, the conference marks 1,100 years since the gathering of rulers at Eamont in 927—a significant moment in the emergence of the English kingdom and its relationships with neighbouring peoples.
Speakers include Professor Sarah Foot, Professor Michael Wood, Dr Marc Morris, Professor Rory Naismith, Professor Alex Woolf, Dr Charles Insley, Dr Rebecca Thomas and Joseph Jackson. Their contributions will explore Æthelstan’s reign and the wider world of early medieval Britain.
The interest from overseas universities demonstrates the anniversary’s reach beyond Cumbria and offers an opportunity to introduce new audiences to the history of Penrith and the Eamont Valley.
We are grateful to the university colleagues helping to share the programme and look forward to welcoming visitors from Britain and abroad.
The conference is open to everyone with an interest in history. Explore the programme and book tickets at Rheged.comEamont_927_Conference_Flyer-1(1)