University joins Festival of History
In celebration of the Lincoln Festival of History from May 3-5, the University of Lincoln is inviting people to journey back in time with a series of free public talks on the city’s history.
The university’s lectures will delve into the often-unknown past of some of the region’s most significant historic happenings, ranging from the renowned authors and poets who helped shape Lincoln's literary landscape, to medieval discoveries, and learning about the history behind the city’s leprosarium.
The University events are all free and booking is essential - find out more below.
Literary Lincoln: The Early Modern to the 19th Century, Wednesday, April 30 – Lincoln Guildhall - explore the literary references of Lincolnshire with this trio lecture from Dr Christopher Marlow, Dr Laura Gill and Dr Owen Clayton. https://literarylincoln.eventbrite.co.uk.
Take a tour of the University of Lincoln's Conservation Labs, Saturday, May 3– Brayford Pool Campus see live conservation projects in action.
https://conservation-lincoln.eventbrite.co.uk.
Tennyson and the Pre-Raphaelites, Monday, May 29 – Brayford Pool Campus - hear from Jim Cheshire, Associate Professor, as he shares insight into the fascinating world of Tennyson and the Pre-Raphaelites.
https://tennysonfoh.eventbrite.co.uk.
Leprosy in Lincoln: The Hospital of the Holy Innocents, Thursday, May 29 – Lincoln Guildhall - Dr Samantha Tipper will take you on a journey back in time to around 1098 to hear about Lincoln's Hospital of the Holy Innocents, a leprosarium, built on the city's South Common.
https://leprosarium.eventbrite.co.uk.
Medieval Discoveries: A Learning and Career Journey, Friday, May 30, Lincoln Guildhall - an evening of debates and thought-provoking conversations led by the university’s current and previous MA Medieval Studies students, who will share their 'medieval discoveries' and reflect upon the skills they have acquired and enhanced throughout their learning journey.
https://medievalfoh.eventbrite.co.uk.
Speaking about the Conversation lab tours, Henning Schulze, Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader in Conservation, explained: “During the Festival of History you are invited to experience conservation work at the labs of the University with a short talk, a tour of the facilities and some hands-on activities - and as a special highlight you can witness conservation in action.”
The Festival of History is organised by the city’s Events in Lincoln team and the celebration will offer a variety of activities, performances and interactive experiences for visitors of all ages.
For more information about the festival keep checking the Hello Lincoln website or visit www.visitlincoln.com/lincoln-festival-of-history.