Investigating the recordkeeping practises of earlier generations at the Inn and the how documents gradually moved from the Treasury to their final home in the Archive Repository.
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After the order of Knights Templar was dissolved, the Temple lands were officially transferred by the Pope to the Knights Hospitaller, another religious military order, although for the coming decades the Crown tended to treat the Temple as its own land, installing favourites such as Hugh Despenser the Younger.
This month we look back a century ago at the eventful year of 1922 – a year that included detailed investigations into the condition of the Hall's roof, the unveiling of war memorials, distinguished diners, and the first women to be Called to the Bar at the Middle Temple.
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The history of the physical library buildings have been extensively documented over the last 400 years, but this month we will be exploring the impact that librarians, porters, students and even thieves have had in the Library’s past.
Tracing the development of mooting, vocational pleading training for future and young barristers, at the Inn and efforts by generations of Middle Templars to revive this time-honoured tradition.
Uncovering the stories of animals at the Inn, from troublesome hawks and noisy dogs to a royal rat-catcher and the surprisingly diverse animal population of Hall.
The 450 years since Middle Temple Hall was completed have seen many instances of unruly conduct, rule-breaking, bad manners and even violence taking place under its impressive double hammerbeam roof. This month we look back at this varied history of misbehaviour, from sartorial faux-pas to sword-fighting.
Looking at how the admission of female students has impacted the Inn – from seating plans to coats of arms – and created a more equal experience for all genders.
Exploring the long and winding history of Readers and readings at the Middle Temple, from the dull to the debauched, and looking at the disruptions of the Civil War, the first female Reader and an unexpected royal visit.