Matthew Hammond tells us about Arbroath, the place associated with the 'Declaration'. Why was Arbroath important to Robert I and how did the 1320 letter come to be dated there?
For more on the Arbroath historical pageant, see <a href='http://www.historicalpageants.ac.uk'>www.historicalpageants.ac.uk</a>

Matthew Hammond tells us about Arbroath, the place associated with the 'Declaration'. Why was Arbroath important to Robert I and how did the 1320 letter come to be dated there? For more on the Arbroath historical pageant, see www.historicalpageants.ac.uk

Matthew Hammond tells us about Arbroath, the place associated with the 'Declaration'. Why was Arbroath important to Robert I and how did the 1320 letter come to be dated there?
For more on the Arbroath historical pageant, see <a href="http://www.historicalpageants.ac.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.historicalpageants.ac.uk</a>&nbsp;

E9: Arbroath and its abbey

Fortnightly series with leading historians discussing the sources for the reign of Robert Bruce, king of Scots (1306-29). From the Declaration of Arbroath to letters absolving the king of murder, this podcast explains why Robert has the reputation he does, and why it matters. Image (c) The National Museum of Scotland, of Bute Mazer, on loan from the Bute Collection at Mount Stuart. Follow us on twitter @cotr2020

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