Calendar of the Francke Foundations
»in Engelland bekannt, und von vielen beliebet und verlanget«
The Francke Foundations and England in the 18th century
In the early 18th century, there were close links between Halle's Pietism and England, especially London. Based on fundamental research by historians, the lecture will present an overview of this complex and multifaceted history and thus attempt to shed light on a chapter of German-British relations that is hardly known outside of specialised scholarship. From an ‘English House’ in Halle in the Prussian province, the route leads to the Savoy District and St James's Palace as well as on to India and America. Contemporary networking across the Channel is illustrated by people, media and missions.
Lecture: Prof Dr Holger Zaunstöck, Head of the Administrative Department Research
Moderation: Rupert Graf Strachwitz, Deputy Chairman of the Anglo-German Society
The event will take place digitally. Please use the following link to log in: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84171179749?pwd=EuL91MpJwWOJWsOZ4FBRytYnPjUEQE.1
Highlights
Familienstunde im Museum
07. December 2025
Kultur-Aperitif
17. December 2025
Kurze, pointierte und unterhaltsame Führung zur Mittagszeit mit geselligem Ausklang
Der Besuch des preußischen Königs
22. January 2026
Theatraler Rundgang durch das Historische Waisenhaus
Kolloquium im Dr. Liselotte Kirchner-Stipendienprogramm
02. February 2026
Healing body and soul. Medicine and Hygiene in the 18th Century
02. May - 17. October 2021
In 1721, the foundation stone for the children's hospital in Germany was laid at the Francke Foundations. The 300th anniversary of this event is the occasion for the annual...
Events
»in Engelland bekannt, und von vielen beliebet und verlanget«
The Francke Foundations and England in the 18th century
In the early 18th century, there were close links between Halle's Pietism and England, especially London. Based on fundamental research by historians, the lecture will present an overview of this complex and multifaceted history and thus attempt to shed light on a chapter of German-British relations that is hardly known outside of specialised scholarship. From an ‘English House’ in Halle in the Prussian province, the route leads to the Savoy District and St James's Palace as well as on to India and America. Contemporary networking across the Channel is illustrated by people, media and missions.
Lecture: Prof Dr Holger Zaunstöck, Head of the Administrative Department Research
Moderation: Rupert Graf Strachwitz, Deputy Chairman of the Anglo-German Society
The event will take place digitally. Please use the following link to log in: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84171179749?pwd=EuL91MpJwWOJWsOZ4FBRytYnPjUEQE.1
