· Full
title: Magna Carta, 1215
· Created: 15 June 1215
· Formats: Manuscript , Charter
· Held
by: British Library
· Usage
Terms: Public Domain
· Shelfmark: Cotton MS Augustus
ii.106- See more at:
http://www.bl.uk/magna-carta/articles/magna-carta-and-human-rights#sthash.LrZLSNh8.dpuf
Celebrating 800
years of Magna Carta
To mark the 800th anniversary of the granting of
Magna Carta, the British Library is running a range of celebratory activities
in 2015. These include the exhibition Magna Carta: Law, Liberty, Legacy(13 March - 1
September 2015).
Magna Carta: Law,
Liberty, Legacy
This once-in-a-lifetime exhibition, sponsored by
leading global law firm Linklaters, explores the history and resonance of
this globally-recognised document. As the national custodian of two original
Magna Carta documents from 1215, the British Library will be drawing on its
rich historical collections, as well as loaning celebrated international
documents.
Accompanying the exhibition will be a series of
public events that will include talks, debates and performances.
Magna Carta: My
Digital Rights
A new national initiative, Magna Carta: My Digital Rights,
bridging 800 years since Magna Carta was sealed and the 25th anniversary of the
World Wide Web, encourages young people in schools across the UK to contribute
towards a bill of rights for the Internet.
Schools and teacher
programmes
A learning programme to accompany the exhibition, Magna Carta: Law, Liberty, Legacy, is
available for Primary and Secondary schools and includes exhibition workshops,
conferences and online resources for History and Citizenship students and
teachers.
The Magna Carta learning programme is supported by
The Dorset Foundation in memory of Harry M Weinrebe.
A new commission by
Cornelia Parker
British artist Cornelia Parker has been specially
commissioned to create a new artwork to mark the 800th anniversary of the
sealing of Magna Carta.
The artwork will be unveiled at the British Library
on Friday 15 May and will remain on display until Friday 24 July.
The Magna Carta
Project
The Magna
Carta Project is a landmark investigation into the context,
production and reception of Magna Carta. The project is funded by the Arts and
Humanities Research Council and is a collaboration between the British Library,
the University of East Anglia, King’s College London, All Souls College Oxford
and Canterbury Christ Church University.
‘If we allow the Human Rights Act’s destruction,
the precious house of rights we’ve built together will come tumbling down.’
Reflecting on the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta, Shami Chakrabarti warns us
that today’s human rights legislation is under threat.
- See more at: http://www.bl.uk/magna-carta#sthash.qawcp49n.dpuf
Timeline of
Magna Carta and its legacy
·
Themes: Legacy, Medieval origins
Stretching from 979 to 2015, this simple timeline charts the key events
leading up to the declaration of Magna Carta in 1215, and explores the legacy
of the document up to the present day.
979 - Coronation of
Æthelred the Unready
Æthelred the Unready takes the traditional
three-fold coronation oath of an English king, to uphold peace in the church,
to forbid robbery and unrighteousness to all, and to provide justice and mercy
in all judgements.
1014 - Restoration of
Æthelred the Unready
Æthelred the Unready is restored to the throne of
England following the death of Swein Forkbeard. According to the Anglo-Saxon
Chronicle, Æthelred's restoration is founded on a pact agreed between the
English king and his people, probably based on his coronation oath.
25 December 1066 -
Norman Conquest
The Norman Conquest is completed when William Duke
of Normandy is crowned King William I of England following his victory over King
Harold at the Battle of Hastings on 14 October 1066.
1086 - Domesday Book
Domesday Book is compiled. This monumental record
of the detailed national survey of land holding in England, commissioned by
William the Conqueror in 1085, is preserved at The National Archives, Kew.
5 August 1100 -
Coronation of Henry I
Henry I (r.1100-1135) issues a charter of liberties
at his coronation. The charter contains a series of promises to his barons and
other parties, mostly relating to feudal custom.
27 May 1199 -
Coronation of King John
John (r.1199-1216) is crowned King of England following the death of his
older brother Richard I in France on 6 April 1199.
24 March 1208 - Papal
Interdict
Pope Innocent III (1161-1216) places a papal
interdict on England, which bans priests from administering most of the
sacraments and forbids Christian burial.
1 June 1213 - Stephen
Langton installed as Archbishop
King John finally accepts Stephen Langton
(1150-1228) as Archbishop of Canterbury. Langton subsequently absolves John of
his excommunication from the Church.
21 April 1214 - Pope
becomes England’s feudal overlord
Pope Innocent III accepts overlordship of England.
This displaces King John from the pinnacle of the feudal hierarchy but in
return secures much needed papal support for the king.
17 May 1215 - Barons
capture Tower of London
The rebel barons capture the Tower of London,
greatly strengthening their position in their struggle with King John.
10 June 1215 - Meeting
at Runnymede begins
The barons assemble at Runnymede
by the River Thames to negotiate with King John. Their demands are listed in
the Articles of the Barons. - See more at: http://www.bl.uk/magna-carta/articles/timeline-of-magna-carta#sthash.JuU70a31.dpuf
15 June 1215 -
Granting of Magna Carta
King John grants Magna Carta.
19 June 1215 - Peace
is restored
The barons make formal peace with King John by
renewing their oaths of allegiance to him.
24 June 1215 -
Distribution of Magna Carta begins
The first seven copies of Magna
Carta are delivered for distribution. - See more at: http://www.bl.uk/magna-carta/articles/timeline-of-magna-carta#sthash.JuU70a31.dpuf
24 August 1215 - Pope
annuls Magna Carta
Pope Innocent III issues a papal
bull declaring Magna Carta null and void. - See more at: http://www.bl.uk/magna-carta/articles/timeline-of-magna-carta#sthash.JuU70a31.dpuf
22 May 1216 - French
invasion of England
Prince Louis of France (1187-1226) invades England
and attracts substantial baronial support.
12 October 1216 -
Loss of royal treasure
King John loses his royal treasure in the
quicksands of the Wash, East Anglia.
18 October 1216 -
Death of King John
King John dies suddenly at Newark having failed to
recover from an attack of dysentery. He is buried, according to his wishes, in
Worcester Cathedral and his nine-year-old son becomes King Henry III
(r.1216-72).
12 November 1216 -
First revision of Magna Carta
Less than a month after King John's death, William
Marshal, Earl of Pembroke (d.1219), issues a revised version of Magna Carta in
his capacity as Regent.
6 November 1217 -
Second revision of Magna Carta
The Regent, William Marshal, issues a second
revision of Magna Carta.
11 February 1225 -
Henry III issues revised Magna Carta
Henry III, who has come of age,
issues a substantially revised version of Magna Carta under his own great seal.
- See more at: http://www.bl.uk/magna-carta/articles/timeline-of-magna-carta#sthash.JuU70a31.dpuf
12 October 1297 -
Edward I confirms Magna Carta
Edward I (r.1272-1307) confirms Henry III's 1225
version of Magna Carta: this text is subsequently placed on the first statute
roll.
June 1628 - Petition
of Right
Sir Edward Coke (1552-1634) initiates the Petition
of Right, a statement of civil liberties sent by Parliament to Charles I and
conceded by the king in return for a grant of taxation.
27 May 1679 - Habeas
Corpus Act
Parliament passes the Habeas Corpus Act,
strengthening the ancient writ of habeas corpus which protects
people from being detained without legal authority.
16 December 1689 -
British Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights is passed by Parliament. It sets
out the civil and political rights of the people at the time of the accession
of William and Mary.
4 July 1776 -
American Declaration of Independence
The American Congress formally declares the
separation of the 13 colonies from Great Britain through the Declaration
of Independence.
17 September 1787 -
Constitution of the United States
The Constitution of the United States is signed and
then ratified the following year. It establishes the system of federal
government that begins to operate from 1789.
15 December 1791 -
American Bill of Rights
The American Bill of Rights is added to the U.S.
Constitution as the first ten amendments.
10 December 1948 -
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The United Nations adopts the Universal Declaration
of Human Rights.
2 October 2000 -
British Human Rights Act
The British Human Rights Act 1998 comes into force.
This makes the European Convention on Human Rights enforceable in UK courts.
15 June 2015 - 800th
Anniversary of Magna Carta
A series of events will take place
throughout 2015 to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the granting of Magna
Carta, including the British Library's exhibition, Magna Carta:
Law, Liberty, Legacy. - See more at: http://www.bl.uk/magna-carta/articles/timeline-of-magna-carta#sthash.JuU70a31.dpuf
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