Saturday 15 June 11.00am-3.30pm at Record Office, Bow Lane,
Preston, PR1 2RE
- Be
transported back in time to the world of Mathew Nash a medieval scribe.
- See
demonstrations of medieval armoury and warfare, and learn about life in
medieval times.
- Have
a go at writing with a quill pen, illuminating letters or designing your own
coat of arms.
- Listen
to Medieval Stories for Children with Dr Sarah Peverley (University of
Liverpool).
- Meet
and learn about birds of prey.
- Watch our
medieval bookbinders.
- Visit
our exhibition of medieval documents including an illuminated book of
hours from the 15th century.
- And
with the following talks there is something for
everyone:
-
12.45 Medieval Memory and Commemoration - Dr Kate Ash (University of
Manchester)
-
2.00 Father Thomas West (1720-1779) and his medieval charters in the Hornby
Presbytery collection - Dr H F Doherty
(Jesus College, Oxford)
- Fancy
dress is welcome and there will be a prize for the best children's medieval
costume!
- Refreshments including a hog roast
Jacquie Crosby, Archives Service Manager, Lancashire
Archives