Fairfax 400 University of Leicester 30 June - 1 July 2012 This two-day interdisciplinary conference will investigate the impact of Sir Thomas Fairfax (1612–1671) upon his time and contemporaries. It will combine the approaches of historians and literary scholars to examine afresh his multiple roles as a general, politician, landowner, husband and literary figure. His memory, image and reputation in art, literature, media and film will also be assessed. The conference also includes a guided tour of Naseby battlefield. Conference website, including programme and booking information: http://www2.le.ac.uk/projects/fairfax