# Revolutions: Marking the 250th Anniversary of 1776 with Society of Antiquaries of London

Revolutions: Marking the 250th Anniversary of 1776 with Society of Antiquaries of London at Benjamin Franklin House, Tuesday 3 November 2026, 18:00.

- Venue: Benjamin Franklin House, Craven Street 36, WC2N 5NF London
- With: Robert Glenister, Maurice Howard
- Get tickets: https://www.sal.org.uk/events/revolutions/
- Go to page: https://benjaminfranklinhouse.org/event/society-of-antiquaries/

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An evening of performed readings tracing the struggle over sovereignty, liberty and power from 1628 to 1787, marking the 250th anniversary of 1776. It features readings and speeches from figures including Sir Edward Coke, Charles I, Edmund Burke and Benjamin Franklin, exploring how nations confront authority, rebellion and the limits of power. Acclaimed actor Robert Glenister performs, with introductions by Maurice Howard OBE FSA. It is held in partnership with the Society of Antiquaries of London, of which Benjamin Franklin was elected a Fellow in 1773.

## Dates

- Tuesday 3 November 18:00 — Benjamin Franklin House

Written by a model, sources: [benjaminfranklinhouse.org](https://benjaminfranklinhouse.org/event/society-of-antiquaries/)

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