The Medieval Christmas
The Old King's Head, Kirton High Street, Kirton , Lincolnshire, UK‘The Medieval Christmas’ Join us at The Old King’s Head to learn all about celebrations, customs and traditions of the Medieval Christmas; from fasting to carolling, to banquets and dancing during this live talk and demonstration. You will discover all about etiquette and manners as well as what Christmas foods they enjoyed during the celebration.…
Lincolnshire Witches Christmas Series: Magickal Wreath Making
Online , United KingdomJoin us online, with Flange & Prong, for this creative Christmas workshop. With your premade kits, and whatever other natural materials you feel drawn to gather, find out the symbology and history of the items and how to weave your intent into every aspect of your crafting and life. Tickets: Members £10 / Non-members £15. A combination…
Christmas Customs
The Old King's Head, Kirton High Street, Kirton , Lincolnshire, UKJoin us for an interactive talk with music as we celebrate our Lincolnshire customs and traditions in a fun way! Christmas Customs – All families and nations have their Christmas traditions. Many winter festivities originated centuries ago and have continued unquestioned, their origins unclear. This presentation examines the beginnings of some of these unusual events…
Finding the Real Richard III
Online , United KingdomJoin us, and Annette Carson, online, for another fascinating talk about Richard III. This online presentation about King Richard is scheduled as a taster before the series of historical talks to be given by Matthew Lewis – so it will act as an introduction to the king himself, and how his reputation became increasingly blackened…
Catherine of Aragon, the Spanish Princess
Online , United KingdomThe Six Wives of Henry VIII: Personality and Politics Join us, online, as we welcome back Carol Ann Lloyd with another new series of talks. Catherine of Aragon, the Spanish Princess She’s often remembered as the devoted but dowdy elderly wife of Henry VIII. But Catherine of Aragon was an extraordinary young woman when she…
The First Crusade and the origins of the Templars
Online , United KingdomThe Templar Talks Join us, online, as we welcome back Dr Nic Morton with his new series of talks. Talk 1: The First Crusade and the origins of the Templars The Knights Templar have fascinating historians for centuries. Their origins lie in the 1110s when a small band of knights committed themselves to defend the…
Richard III: A Childhood at War
Online , United KingdomRichard III: From Birth to Bosworth Join us, online, as we welcome back Matt Lewis, with another new series of talks. Richard III: A Childhood at War Richard III is frequently viewed as springing into life in 1483, a man ready to grasp at the crown of his recently deceased brother. Matt Lewis will explore…
Leather Craft Advanced Course
The Old King's Head, Kirton High Street, Kirton , Lincolnshire, UKJoin us, IN PERSON, with Laurence White of Shedtime, at our newly renovated venue, The Old King’s Head. Designed for more experienced learners, join workshop favourite Laurence White as he demonstrates advanced skills in traditional leathercraft in this full-day advanced session. The advanced course teaches more complex and intricate methods and gives students a much freer…
Anne Boleyn, the Woman who Changed Everything
Online , United KingdomThe Six Wives of Henry VIII: Personality and Politics Join us, online, as we welcome back Carol Ann Lloyd with another new series of talks. Anne Boleyn, the Woman who Changed Everything She’s the most studied, argued about, and parodied of Henry VIII’s wives. She’s depicted as a homewrecker and a witch with six fingers…
The Templars and the wars of the Crusader States
Online , United KingdomThe Templar Talks Join us, online, as we welcome back Dr Nic Morton with his new series of talks. Talk 2: The Templars and the wars of the Crusader States During the years 1097-1099, the armies of the First Crusade established three – later four - territories in the Near East, known collectively to historians…
The hidden history of Lincolnshire’s LGBTQ+ heritage + panel session
Online , United KingdomJoin us, online, as we welcome our colleague Alice Ullathorne with a new and interesting talk for LGBTQ+ History month. The hidden history of Lincolnshire’s LGBTQ+ heritage + panel session The talk is an exploration of how we study LGBTQ+ lives in the past and the evidence that we’ve uncovered through research in Lincolnshire. The…
Richard III: The King in Parliament
Online , United KingdomRichard III: From Birth to Bosworth Join us, online, as we welcome back Matt Lewis, with another new series of talks. Richard III: The King in Parliament Did Richard III steal the crown? Did he murder his nephews? Did he kill his wife and plan to marry his own niece? These are the questions usually…