October Day School: Ceremony and Splendour

This is the Simon de Montfort Society’s annual popular one-day Day School which features a number of lectures by leading academics, living history and re-enactment.  More details will be posted later.

The fee includes refreshments and lunch.

 

 

£25.00£35.00

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