Virtual Lecture (Free): “Historical Social Network Analysis: The Apprenticeship Networks of London Brewers, 1530-1800”, Dr. Harvey Quamen (04/04/24)

Harvey Quamen, Associate Professor of English and Digital Humanities and Academic Director of the Digital Scholarship Centre at the University of Alberta, will discuss the intricate web of relationships from 1530 to 1800 within the Brewing Guild's apprenticeship program, a key component of London's beer and brewing history. The virtual lecture is scheduled for April 4, 2024 at 1:00 PM CST. The event is free to attend however registration is required.

Harvey Quamen, Associate Professor of English and Digital Humanities and Academic Director of the Digital Scholarship Centre at the University of Alberta, will walk us through the intricate web of relationships from 1530 to 1800 within the Brewing Guild’s apprenticeship program, a key component of London’s beer and brewing history. By analyzing nearly 6,000 records from the Worshipful Company of Brewers and integrating other historical data sources, such as marriage, birth, death records, and criminal proceedings, Quamen unveils the dynamic interplay between apprentices, master brewers, and the broader societal shifts that shaped the industry over 270 years. Through this talk, we aim to shed light on the historical social networks that fueled an industry and explore methodological innovations in digital humanities research.

This talk will be delivered in a hybrid model. Participants can register here to join the live session in the Digital Scholarship Centre in Cameron Library, 2nd Floor, or via Zoom.
For in-person session, please use the register here. To participate virtually, please register via Zoom using the link here.

For any questions, please contact Andrew Ip at cip@ualberta.ca.

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