A Medieval Loser? The Trials and Tribulations of Robert Curthose (FOGC)

Saturday 20 April, 2.30pm

Dr Gregory Lippiatt, a lecturer in medieval history at Exeter University who has a special interest in the Crusades, will give a talk on one of Gloucester Cathedral’s residents, Robert Curthose, also known as Robert Duke of Normandy. 

If you would like to view the effigy of Robert of Normandy before the talk, please meet in the West End of the Cathedral at 2pm. 

Light refreshments will be served after the talk.

This event has already sold out. If you would like to be added to a waiting list, in case any returns become available, please email office.administrator@fogc.co.uk.

The lecture is open to members of the Friends and non-members; if you are not already a member of the Friends of Gloucester Cathedral, and would like to join, an application form can be found on our website: https://gloucestercathedral.org.uk/support/friends/join

Type
Friends
Dates
April 20, 2024
Opening times
Saturday 20 April 2.30pm
Location
Parliament Rooms 12 College GreenGloucesterGL1 2LX
Prices
Adult £12
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