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No Risks with Magna Carta
In 1952, the Australian government purchased an inspeximus copy of Magna Carta from the reign of Edward I. This document confirmed and re-enacted the main provisions of the Great Charter signed by King John in 1215, and was enacted by parliament in…
The Lecture System
Weighing in on a wider printed debate about the cost and value of university teaching, the author of this article takes issue with the prevailing focus on lectures as the principal delivery mode for teaching in universities. He associates the…
Passementerie; or, early lace-making at the Perth Medieval Fayre
A woman demonstrating the art of passementerie at the Perth Medieval Fayre. This practice evolved from braiding and was used to make narrow trimmings and decorations for finishing clothing, altarpieces, and furnishings. It was also one of two methods…
Anglican Church Dispute: Use of Vestments
In this article, a summary is provided of the Archbishop of Sydney’s response to a memorial regarding the controversial debate over the wearing of vestments by Anglican clergy. According to Dr Wright, the article reports, the use of vestments…
Lancet windows, St John the Evangelist Anglican, Fremantle, Western Australia
A view of the mid-gothic style lancet windows at St John the Evangelist Anglican Church in Fremantle, Western Australia. This style is characterised by the shape of the stone tracery inside the enclosing arch. Above the lancet windows are also small…
Lancet windows, St John the Evangelist Anglican, Fremantle, Western Australia
A view of the mid-gothic style lancet windows at St John the Evangelist Anglican Church in Fremantle, Western Australia. This style is characterised by the shape of the stone tracery inside the enclosing arch. Above the lancet windows are also small…