An Evening with Nandini Das: A New History of Tudor and Stuart England
Uncover the global connections that shaped England during the Tudor and Stuart period amidst the splendour of our Tudor Lady Chapel.
Speaking in conversation with broadcaster Kavita Puri, historian Nandini Das will breathe new life into the history of England during the 16th and 17th centuries. Discover how intimately linked England was with the wider world through the stories of merchants and migrants, sailors and spies, pilgrims and exiles who all spent time on these islands.
Copies of This Little World will be available for purchase and signing at the end of the talk.
About Nandini Das
Nandini Das is professor of Early Modern English Literature and Culture and Fellow of Exeter College at Oxford University. Her latest book, This Little World: A New History of Tudor and Stuart England, was published in May 2026. Her previous book, Courting India: England, Mughal India, and the Origins of Empire, was longlisted for the Cundill Prize, shortlisted for the Duff Cooper and Wolfson History Prizes, and won the British Academy Book Prize. It was also a Spectator, Prospect and History Today Book of the Year. A BBC New Generation Thinker, she regularly contributes to and presents television and radio programmes, including ‘Tales of Tudor Travel’ on BBC Four.
About Kavita Puri
Kavita Puri is a multi-award winning BBC journalist, executive producer and broadcaster. She is the author of the critically acclaimed Partition Voices: Untold British Stories, which was adapted for the stage at the Donmar Warehouse in London, based on her BBC Radio 4 series. Her recent BBC podcast Three Million about the 1943 Bengal Famine won numerous prizes including Gold at the British Podcast Awards. It is the subject of her forthcoming book. She was last year's Chair of the Women's Prize for Non-Fiction.
Ticketing Information
The rest of the Abbey will be closed during this event. If you wish to visit the rest of the Abbey, we recommend looking at the Visit us pages to plan a visit during opening hours.
Age suitability
This event is for adults and young people over the age of 16, please see our family pages for information and events to explore this theme as a family.
Timings
You are welcome to attend Evensong in Westminster Abbey at 5:00pm before the talk.Doors will open at 6:30pm and the talk will begin at 7:00pm. This will be followed by an audience Q&A from 7:45pm and a book signing will take place until 8:30pm.
Meeting location
This event will meet by the Cloister Entrance to Westminster Abbey in Dean's Yard.
Access and security
Please have your ticket ready to show our staff (either printed or on your mobile phone).
On your arrival, your bag will be searched and we ask you not to bring any large items with you (for example suitcases, large backpacks or folding bicycles) as these will not be allowed inside and we are unable to store them for you.
The Abbey is committed to creating inclusive and accessible events for all. If you have any access requirements or questions about your visit, please contact us when booking. [email protected]
Filming and photography
Please note that filming and sound recording are not permitted in St Margaret's. See our photography policy for more information.
