Evening Talks in May and June (run by Lancashire Archives)

Two upcoming evening talks run by Lancashire Archives. All welcome.

Tuesday 14 May, 6.30pm-7.30pm
Dr Sarah Peverley, Director of Graduate Studies, School of English, University of Liverpool
The Use and Abuse of Genealogy in the Middle Ages
We welcome Sarah back to look at some of our stunning medieval documents and uncover how and why the humble family tree was manipulated to 'prove' a descent from God.

Tuesday 18 June, 6.30pm-7.30pm
Margaret Lynch
Justice in Lancashire in the 13th Century evidenced from the Lancashire Plea Roll of 1292
In April 1292 and Eyre, or court, was sent to Lancashire to hear a backlog of cases, the fines from which would conveniently top up Edward I's coffers. This talk exposes the local disputes and official malpractice recorded in the resulting Plea Roll.

Lancashire Archives Lancashire Record Office Bow Lane Preston PR1 2RE

Medieval Day at Lancashire Archives

Bow Lane, Preston, PR1 2RE

This is a FREE event

Saturday 15 June 2013
11am to 3.30pm

Join us for a day full of activities, talks and exhibitions celebrating all things medieval!

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 with Barn Owl Bill's birds of prey sanctuary...

Come and meet our medieval bookbinders, who will demonstrate the art and skill of medieval bookbinding...

Visit our exhibition of medieval documents from the collections at Lancashire Archives, 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

What did it mean to remember in the Middle Ages? How did medieval writers conceptualize memory? This talk will explore how memory was understood in the later medieval period, and what this meant for the production of literature.

14.00 Father Thomas West (1720-1779) and his medieval charters in the Hornby Presbytery collection – Dr H F Doherty, Jesus College Oxford

Bookings for these talks can be made before the event by telephoning (01772) 533033 or emailing the organizers.

Fancy dress is welcome and there will be a prize for the best children's medieval costume!

Refreshments will be available