Join tutor Dr Angie Smith for the day on this Neighbourhood Workshop as she explores one of the most compelling phenomena in the ancient world that has remarkably endured to the present day.
Pilgrimage, or travel to sacred sites, was an important aspect of life in the middle ages. Men and women, poor and wealthy all engaged in pilgrimage and the most important destinations, Jerusalem, Rome, Canterbury and Santiago de Compostela drew thousands of pilgrims each year. The draw of these four cities will be considered as we examine medieval pilgrimage on this study day. Using excerpts from medieval literature including Piers Plowman and examples of medieval art from the imagery on pilgrim badges to the 12th century stained glass in Canterbury Cathedral depicting pilgrims, we will attempt to better understand all aspects of these incredible journeys.
Our home for the day will be the stunning surroundings of Pennard House, a Grade II listed manor house nestled in the idyllic Somerset countryside. The friendly team at Pennard will ensure you are well looked after throughout your visit with a beautiful 2-course lunch and refreshments, not to mention a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere.
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Angie has a first class honours degree in Art History and a Phd in Cultural History from the Warburg Institute (London University). She is an experienced lecturer; she taught for more than a decade in higher education and is an accredited lecturer for the Arts Society. Angie has published many articles and a number of books including A Timeline of Art History and most recently, a volume for the Oxford Historical Society on the building accounts of Corpus Christi College, Oxford.
Click here to find out more about Angie Smith and find out more about her upcoming courses
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Pennard House is a Grade II listed Manor House with a homely feel. There are grand reception rooms, luxury bedrooms and a converted Coach House event venue ideal for all manner of parties. All set in 4 acres of lush gardens and surrounded by 180 acres of meadows, woodlands and apple orchards. There’s a croquet lawn, tipis in the garden and even a freshwater swimming lake. At Pennard they have the makings for the perfect event in a quintessentially English setting.
There is free parking on site.
The postcode is BA4 6TP
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Pen & paper if you wish to take notes, and an open mind!
