Hattin and the conquest of Jerusalem, 1174-1187
Online , United KingdomThe Crusades to the Near East, 1095-1187 Join us, online, as we welcome back Dr Nic Morton with his new series of talks. Hattin and the conquest of Jerusalem, 1174-1187 This period marks a climax in the history of the Crusader States. During these years, the ongoing expansion of Saladin’s empire placed the Crusader States…
1450: A Turning Point
Online , United KingdomForgotten Histories Join us, online, as we welcome back Matt Lewis with his new series of talks. 1450: A Turning Point Most accounts of the Wars of the Roses place its beginning at the First Battle of St Albans in 1455. Trouble had ben brewing for a long time by then, though. Perhaps nowhere is…
Lincolnshire Witches Christmas series: A Pagan Xmas
Online , United KingdomJoin us online, with Flange & Prong, for this interesting, Christmas talk. Discover the true origins of Paganism, Pagan Yule, and the deities of Yule. We will also be looking at the different traditions and their celebrations for this magical time of year! Tickets: Members £5 / Non-members £8. A combination ticket for the talk…
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…