Call for Papers
Centre for Eighteenth Century Studies, University of
York
LONDON ENCOUNTERS
Interactions with the Metropolis 1750-1837
A one-day interdisciplinary conference
Saturday 24 January 2004
The King’s Manor, University of York
During the mid- to late-Georgian period, London held a
central role as an international metropolis, wielding
ever-increasing political, financial and mercantile
power. Londoners, new arrivals and visitors wondered
at the capital’s immense prosperity, its enormous
range of consumer goods, its large crowds, and its
unprecedented variety of innovative diversions.
However, others encountered another London: a
threatening place of greed, alienation and degrading
poverty. The capital was adored and detested, imagined
as a modern Athens or a latter-day Babylon.
This interdisciplinary conference seeks contributions
from those working in history, literature and the arts
addressing the unique variety of interactions that
took place between London and its inhabitants,
visitors and correspondents from the mid-Georgian
period until the eve of the Victorian era. A
consideration of these often unfamiliar narratives and
microcultures will provide a context for understanding
the wider intellectual, social, religious and
political aspects of the metropolis during this
period.
Possible topics include, but are by no means limited
to: the season and the grand tour; religion and
fashion; London directories; transport to, from and
around London; interactions between London and
provincial, European, Asian and colonial towns and
cities; guidebooks and other ‘tourist’ commodities;
lesser known London narratives; shopping;
relationships between London and provincial
collectors; urban panoramas; crime and punishment;
Ackermann’s Microcosm of London; specific interactions
dealing with ideas of social and cultural
differentiation during this period. Other suggestions
will be welcomed warmly.
Suggested papers should be 20-30 minutes in length.
Please send proposals, including those from
postgraduates working on related topics, comprising
the name and institutional affiliation of the
presenter, and a title with abstract (300-500 words)
as a Word attachment (preferred format) or hard copy
by 10 November 2003. These and any further enquiries
should be addressed to Angus Whitehead
([log in to unmask]) or Ruth Stewart
([log in to unmask]) Centre for Eighteenth Century
Studies, The King’s Manor, York, YO1 7EP.
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