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Textile Cultures: Spain and England since 1500 An international interdisciplinary conference for historians, conservators and curators The Centre for History of Textiles and Dress and the Textile Conservation Centre Winchester Campus University Of Southampton Thursday 22nd -Friday 23rd July 2004 CALL FOR PAPERS & NAMES FOR MAILING LIST On 25th July 1554 Mary I of England married Philip of Spain in what was to be the last Royal Catholic wedding in Winchester Cathedral. Textiles and dress played an important role in preparing the city and the principal participants for the festivities, highlighting the points of unity and difference between the two countries. Mary and Philipıs marriage proved to be shortlived, while the interaction between England (Britain) and Spain has been a long and complex one. In July 2004, the city of Winchester will again celebrate the links between Spain and England through exhibitions and other events, this time in the context of Europe as a political entity. Via the medium of textiles, this conference will explore the intricate relationships between the two countries over the last five hundred years, investigating both the collaboration and conflict inherent in differences in religious, political, economic, and social systems. New insights into the dialogue between the cultures will be sought through analysis of the material and visual culture of royal alliances, trade, tourism, collecting, and the media: from consideration of the diffusion of textile technology to the intimate connections between people, clothes and identity. It is envisaged that one day will be devoted to the 16th century while the second day will concentrate on the modern period, and encompass not only England but also the rest of the British Isles. The organisers, Dr Lesley Miller, Dr Maria Hayward, and Alison Carter (of Hampshire Museum Service) invite participation from historians, curators, conservators, archivists, and collectors. There will be keynote lectures and a plenary session in addition to chaired papers. There will also be a space available for poster presentations. Students are welcome. In keeping with their objectives, the Centres anticipate that this conference will result in the publication of a book for which all papers will be considered. Names for mailing and proposals for papers in English or Castilian should be sent to the conference administrator at the address below to arrive no later than 31st May 2003. Papers will be 30 minutes in length. Proposals should be submitted in electronic or hard copy, and should include the name, affiliation (where appropriate), contact address, phone number and email of the proposer plus a curriculum vitae and a 250 word abstract. Judi August, The Conference Administrator, Textile Cultures:Spain and England since 1500 The Centre for the History of Textiles and Dress, University of Southampton Park Avenue Winchester Hampshire SO23 8DL, UK. email: [log in to unmask]