Faculty of Law, University of Cambridge

Centre for English Legal History (CELH) Podcast

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The Centre for English Legal History (CELH) was formally established in 2016 to provide a hub for researchers working in legal history across the University of Cambridge. The Centre supports researchers in any discipline whose interests touch upon English legal history, whenever or whatever their focus might be. It runs a fortnightly seminar series during each term of the academic year, and an annual lecture in Michaelmas term. For more information see: https://www.celh.law.cam.ac.uk/

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Faculty of Law, University of Cambridge

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Outlawry and its Consequences in Later Medieval English Law and Practice: CELH 2025 Annual Lecture 26.11.2025 52:42

On 25 November 2025 Dr Susanne Brand delivered the CELH annual lecture on the topic 'Outlawry and its Consequences in Later Medieval English Law and Practice'. The Centre for English Legal History (CELH) was formally established in 2016 to provide a hub for researchers working in legal history across the University of Cambridge. The Centre holds regular seminars during academic terms, and an annua...

Legal History and Literature: Towards Creative Reciprocity: CELH 2024 Annual Lecture 29.11.2024 1:01:21

On 26 November 2024 Professor Paul Mitchell (University College London) delivered the CELH annual lecture on the topic 'Legal History and Literature: Towards Creative Reciprocity'. The Centre for English Legal History (CELH) was formally established in 2016 to provide a hub for researchers working in legal history across the University of Cambridge. The Centre holds regular seminars during academi...

Women and the Crime of Bigamy in English Law, 1603-2023: CELH Annual Lecture 2003 24.11.2023 55:08

On 21 November 2023 Professor Rebecca Probert (University of Exeter Law School) delivered the second CELH annual lecture on the topic 'Women and the Crime of Bigamy in English Law, 1603-2023'. The Centre for English Legal History (CELH) was formally established in 2016 to provide a hub for researchers working in legal history across the University of Cambridge. The Centre holds regular seminars du...

CELH Annual Lecture 2023: 'Law as Backcloth? A History of English Commercial Law' - Sir Ross Cranston 28.04.2023 55:06

On 27 April 2023 Sir Ross Cranston delivered the CELH annual lecture on the topic 'Law as Backcloth? A History of English Commercial Law'. The Centre for English Legal History (CELH) was formally established in 2016 to provide a hub for researchers working in legal history across the University of Cambridge. The Centre holds regular seminars during academic terms, and an annual centrepiece lecture...

Roman Law, Comparative Law, Legal History: David Ibbetson Valedictory Lecture 28.11.2022 1:01:54

The Centre for English Legal History was delighted to host a valedictory lecture by David Ibbetson FBA, Regius Professor of Civil Law on 25th November 2022. The lecture was chaired by Dr Jonathan Morgan, and Professor Ibbetson was introduced by Mr Justice Foxton. While it will come as no surprise to learn that David will continue his research for years to come, this lecture marks his retirement fr...

Martial Law in Black and White: the rule of law, the British empire and the Privy Council, 1899-1906: CELH Annual Lecture 2018 27.11.2018 1:02:24

On 26 November 2018 Professor Michael Lobban (LSE) delivered the CELH annual lecture on the topic 'Martial Law in Black and White: the rule of law, the British empire and the Privy Council, 1899-1906'. The Centre for English Legal History (CELH) was formally established in 2016 to provide a hub for researchers working in legal history across the University of Cambridge. The Centre holds regular se...

Why civil lawyers? Alberico Gentili's commitment to legal scholarship and public governance: CELH Annual Lecture 2017 04.12.2017 56:53

On 20 November 2017 Professor Alain Wijffels of KU Leuven delivered the CELH annual lecture on the topic 'Why civil lawyers? Alberico Gentili's commitment to legal scholarship and public governance'. The Centre for English Legal History (CELH) was formally established in 2016 to provide a hub for researchers working in legal history across the University of Cambridge. The Centre holds regular semi...

Milsom's Legal History: CELH Annual Lecture 2016 21.11.2016 51:53

On 18 November 2016 Professor David Ibbetson delivering the CELH annual lecture on the topic 'Milsom's Legal History'. The Centre for English Legal History (CELH) was formally established in 2016 to provide a hub for researchers working in legal history across the University of Cambridge. The Centre holds regular seminars during academic terms, and an annual centrepiece lecture. To find out more,...