Author Archives: vburke44

A National Repository of Saints: The Relic Collections of Westminster Cathedral – a Zoom talk with Dr John Jenkins

Posted on April 10, 2024 by vburke44

Cardinal Vaughan’s vision for his new cathedral at Westminster was for a building which would represent the centrality of the Catholic faith to English history, and this is exemplified in the choice of saints and relics he collected for the … Continue reading →

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Secret Hiding Places by Micheal Hodgetts – new edition

Posted on March 8, 2024 by vburke44

A new edition of Michael Hodgetts’ major work ‘Secret Hiding Places’ has been published, with the addition of many colour illustrations. The first edition of the book has been out of print for many years (only available second hand and … Continue reading →

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Visit to Holywell, North Wales, Saturday 25 May 2024

Posted on February 18, 2024 by vburke44

ECHA have organised a visit to St Winefride’s Well, North Wales. All our members and friends are welcome. The booking form and the email address of our Secretary, whom you should contact if you have any questions about the visit, … Continue reading →

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The Bishops of Lancaster – a talk by Paul Severn, Tuesday 9th April, Grange-over-Sands LA11 7NH

Posted on February 12, 2024 by vburke44

To mark the centenary of the Diocese of Lancaster, Dr Paul Severn has written a new book entitled The Roman Catholic Bishops of Lancaster. This will be launched at Boarbank Hall, Grange over Sands LA11 7NH on Tuesday 9 April … Continue reading →

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Caroline Chisholm: The Emigrant’s Friend by Joanna Bogle

Posted on January 21, 2024 by vburke44

Joanna Bogle gives an engaging presentation about the fascinating, little-known life of Caroline Chisholm, Catholic reformer and friend of emigrants in the Australia of the 1840s. Caroline travelled to Australia with her husband and family in 1838. Very soon she realised that … Continue reading →

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Preserving English Catholicism in WW2 with Joshua Madrid

Posted on January 4, 2024 by vburke44

Our Zoom presentation on TUESDAY 16th JANUARY 2024, 7.30pm was “God Pickle You Gentlemen”: Preserving English Catholicism in the Second World War, 1940-1944 with Joshua Madrid. Joshua gave us a fascinating insight into the subject. You can hear his talk below. The … Continue reading →

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St Aethelthryth of Ely with Ian Styler

Posted on November 29, 2023 by vburke44

On TUESDAY 5 DECEMBER at 7.30pm via Zoom we welcomed Dr Ian Styler to hear his presentation on St Aethelthryth of Ely (also known as St Aetheldreda).

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Three Marian Shrines in 16th Century England – a Zoom presentation with Tim Guile, 15 November 3pm

Posted on November 3, 2023 by vburke44

WEDNESDAY 15 NOVEMBER 2023, 3pm Via ZoomThree Marian Shrines in Sixteenth Century England with our Chairman, Tim GuileNovember Research Seminar, Centre of Marian StudiesTo watch this presentation go to this link Walsingham Abbey, Norfolk

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A Journey On Foot – Pilgrimage in the Western Tradition with Dr Anne Bailey

Posted on October 3, 2023 by vburke44

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ECHA Newsletter for September 2023

Posted on September 25, 2023 by vburke44

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Know Popery with Tim Guile – a talk at Lewes, East Sussex, 3 November 2023, 7pm

Posted on September 19, 2023 by vburke44

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Anne of Cleves – The Survivor Queen with Valerie Schutte

Posted on August 21, 2023 by vburke44

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Mary Queen of Scots and Lady Katherine Grey: Dynastic Competitors with Conor Byrne – Tuesday 1 August, 7.30pm

Posted on July 30, 2023 by vburke44

Our next Zoom presentation takes place this TUESDAY 1 AUGUST 2023 at 7.30pm. Conor Byrne will explain the dual claims to the English throne of Mary Queen of Scots and Lady Katherine Grey which caused Elizabeth I such turmoil and … Continue reading →

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Leanda de Lisle: Henrietta Maria, the Queen Behind the Black Legend

Posted on July 11, 2023 by vburke44

Watch the video below for our latest Zoom presentation from Leanda de Lisle, who gave a wonderful portrait of Queen Henrietta Maria, wife of Charles I. For the audio only listen via the player below or go to our podcast … Continue reading →

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The Iconography of Queen Mary: A Different View by Peter Stiffell

Posted on June 12, 2023 by vburke44

This talk examines a number of portraits of Mary I to gain an understanding of how Mary used iconography to present her queenship. Peter is based at the Centre for Medieval and Early Modern Studies at the University of Kent. … Continue reading →

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Visit to Spetchley Park, Worcestershire, 6 July 2023

Posted on June 9, 2023 by vburke44

We have kindly been invited to join members of the Midland Catholic History Association on the forthcoming visit to Spetchley Park in Worcestershire on 6th July. The house and chapel are home to the Berkeley family. The house is not … Continue reading →

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ECHA Newsletter for May 2023

Posted on June 7, 2023 by vburke44

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A reappraisal of Catherine of Braganza with Dr Linda – the new date for this talk is Tuesday 21 November 2023, 7.30pm

Posted on May 23, 2023 by vburke44

Sadly, due to illness Linda had to postpone this talk, which was originally due to be given on 6 July 2023. The new date is 21 November. Your original registration still stands for the new date, but if you have … Continue reading →

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Catholic Troops in the Service of James II & William III by Dr Mark Shearwood

Posted on May 9, 2023 by vburke44

On Tuesday 16 May we hosted a Zoom presentation by Dr Mark Shearwood, visiting Fellow at the University of Leeds. His subject was Service consistent with the interest of this Kingdom: Catholic troops in the service of James II and … Continue reading →

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Reading Abbey – A Pilgrim Church – a new book by John Mullaney

Posted on April 19, 2023 by vburke44

John Mullaney has written a new book on Reading Abbey, the subject of many years research and a topic that many of our readers will know is dear to the hearts of both John and his wife, Lindsey. The book … Continue reading →

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