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Meetings of the Middle Temple Historical Society are open to all members, staff, friends of the Inn and their guests who are welcome to attend a meeting before becoming members. We meet four times a year, usually in the Bench apartments for drinks at 6.30pm followed by an informal buffet supper and a talk on an historical topic, usually with a legal theme. Meetings finish at 9.15pm.
While the lives and accomplishments of members of the Temple community are the subject of much research, the fate of their earthly remains receives much less attention. This edition explores the subject of burial at the Temple from the early medieval period to the mid nineteenth century.
The Estates Department is responsible for the maintenance, management and strategic development of Middle Temple’s historic estate. The Estates Office is located on site in Carpmael Building. Please see Contact details for further information.
With Twelfth Night approaching, we revisit revivals of Shakespeare's eponymous play. Performed in Middle Hall between 1880 and 2002, these productions conjured the chaotic spirit of Tudor Christmas for contemporary audiences.
Introduction
Revels is a comedy sketch and song show performed by members of the Inn in Middle Temple Hall during Christmas time, comprised of original material and accompanied by a live band.
Revels has a long history going back at least 400 years. It has changed shape over time, but it has always retained the tradition of being a little rebellious.
Listen to the Revels 2020 podcast show. Watch some of the past songs and sketches we have created HERE
Since 2019 the Library has offered an internship as part of the King’s College London MA History Internship programme. In 2020 the internship was completed by Ali Haddi, who transcribed one of the non-legal manuscripts in the library’s collection, MS146. This manuscript consists of the records of the ‘Ancient and Honourable Society of the Bears’, an 18th and early 19th century betting club comprised primarily of members of the Inns of Court.