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“A revolution not a rebellion”

Parliament’s Response to the American Crisis in Early 1775

Wed 10 Jun 2026, 1pm

Djanogly Theatre

Concession prices available.

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Dr Robin Eagles, History of Parliament Trust, discusses key debates held in the Houses of Parliament during 1775, as Westminster grappled with the breakdown in relations with the American colonies.

This talk accompanies the We The People exhibition jointly curated by Dr Richard Gaunt and Manuscripts and Special Collections, University of Nottingham.

Top image: ‘The Battle of Bunker Hill’ from John Hampden, A General History of England (1784). University of Nottingham Special Collection Over. X DA30.H2

Map of Boston, inset within map of United States and British America North; c.1860. University of Nottingham Ne C 11437
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We The People

America's Fight for Freedom and Beyond

A free exhibition from Manuscripts and Special Collections, University of Nottingham

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