Magna Carta also influenced the founding documents of the United States of America. These three documents, known collectively as the Charters of Freedom, have secured the rights of the American people for more than two and a quarter centuries and are considered instrumental to its founding and philosophy of the United States.
Created by Bill Thisdell, illustrated by Simon Clark and written by Dr Matthew Smith, Magna Carta: Road to Runnymede tells the story of King John and the origins and outcomes of the great charter. Sponsored by Heathrow Read more…
Exploring stories featured in our ‘Magna Carta Icon and Inspiration’ exhibition, these videos explore the legacy of Magna Carta. Crown and Charter: Magna Carta and its Legacy (ep 1) Reissue and Reformation: Magna Carta and Read more…
Based on an introduction to mooting resource compiled by Duncan Bance of Strode’s College and used in the Magna Carta themed Moot held in the Supreme Court in June 2015.