LiberTeas: organise an event to mark 800th anniv of Magna Carta

LiberTeas, Sunday 14 June

To coincide with the 800th anniversary of sealing of Magna Carta the Houses of Parliament, in partnership with the National Trust and the Central Council of Church Bell Ringers, are asking the nation to take a moment to celebrate, debate and reflect on those rights which we can very often take for granted but which people throughout history have campaigned to make happen or fought to preserve.

Communities across the UK are being encouraged to organise or attend a local event, to create a simultaneous celebration of their freedoms and rights. There will be a national peal of bells at 3pm after which we will ask the public to take a simultaneous cup of tea. Whether it’s an afternoon tea for a few friends at home, a history talk or walk, a street party, a parade, a trail around the local museum – a LiberTeas event can be anything that you want it to be. Participation is in no way restricted to marking the Medieval Magna Carta moment – perhaps you have a local history that you’d rather celebrate or perhaps an issue which is very important locally?

You can find event ideas and further information at the website.

For more information visit http://www.liberteas.co.uk/