Was there a prototype outlaw for our modern Robin Hood? If there were, was he at the Battle of Evesham?
The lecture will be delivered through Zoom and in person.
Carmel Langridge, the Chair of Evesham’s Historical Society, will be sharing her vast knowledge of Evesham from the earliest times.
When a medieval army marched in hostile territory, they fortified their camps where they stayed overnight. At this event, Will Parry, of the House of the Twin Tailed Lions, will transport us into those times.
This is the Society’s Christmas get together at a popular hostelry or retreat. Good food, drink and company to start the seasonal festivities.
As a registered charity we are required to hold an Annual General Meeting. This is the formal meeting for members only, however guests are welcome to join in for the talk, which will start at about 8:15 pm.
If you enjoyed the talk on Longbow vs Crossbow, you will relish this brief look at the heavy artillery of the Middle Ages: Siege Engines and other military machinery, from trebuchet to tumbrils, ballistae to beehives, and more.
The AGM and the talk will be delivered in person, as well as through Zoom.
The founding story of the Abbey of St Mary and St Ecgwine (Evesham Abbey) centres on a personal appearance by the Virgin Mary. The Abbey’s continuing prosperity had much to do with the popularity of the cult of the Virgin Mary. This evening’s lecture will examine the nature of the cult and we will attempt to answer the question: “Did the Virgin Mary found Evesham Abbey?”.
The lecture will be delivered in person at the Baptist Community Centre in Offenham, as well as remotely (by Zoom) for those who are unable to travel.
A Zoom only meeting featuring an examination of the contrast between life in the medieval hall and the chivalry ideal of life.
Most of the Society’s lectures are in person but because of the likely inclement weather at this time of year the lectures will be given remotely until the spring.
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