- DURATION 60 mins
Event Description
English Heritage cares for one of the finest assemblages of monastic remains anywhere in Europe. Dr Michael Carter will explain how they tell the story of 1000 years of monastic history, from the time of St Augustine in the 6th century to Henry VIII's Dissolution of the Monasteries in the 16th. Drawing on recent English Heritage interpretation projects at sites including Battle, Rievaulx and Whitby, Michael will reanimate the ruins, showing how life as a monk or nun was thought to provide a taste of heaven on earth.
About the Sponsors
Riviera Travel: Celebrating 40 years of discovering the world with you
This event is brought to you by our friends at Riviera Travel. Riviera Travel are the UK’s market leader for Curated Tours and River Cruises, across the globe. This year, Riviera Travel celebrates four glorious decades of exploring the world with you and is the perfect choice for those looking to discover bustling cities, medieval villages, incredible wildlife, and hidden treasures with likeminded travellers.
In addition to working closely with Rest Less, Riviera Travel also have an established relationship with English Heritage, and they share a common interest in unravelling the past, whilst revelling in the present
- Duration: 60 mins
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Meet the Host, Dr Michael Carter
Michael has been a Senior Properties Historian at English Heritage since 2015. With a doctorate from the Courtauld, he specialises on monastic history, art and architecture. He has published and lectured widely. Michael's research on monasteries, saints, relics and medieval beliefs about the supernatural has received widespread coverage in the media. He is currently writing a book for Cambridge University Press on monastic ghost stories.
English Heritage is the charity that cares for historic sites in every corner of England. Become a member today and enjoy unlimited days out at over 400 amazing historic locations, while supporting our mission to bring millions of people closer through heritage - https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/join
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This event is brought to you by Riviera Travel: Celebrating 40 years of discovering the world with you.
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