The east coast of Suffolk is awash with history, from large naval battles to the impact of our battles with the elements. These subjects and more will be covered by a collection of free, insightful lectures taking place in Southwold.
“History in the Pub,” is a series of lectures that will take place in the aptly named Reading Room at the Swan Hotel, Southwold across May.
Delivered by scholars from the University of East Anglia, University of Durham, and University of Oxford (Oriel College), the talks will cover topics relating to Walberswick, Dunwich and Easton Bavents ranging from the Middle Ages to the 16th Century.
“History in the Pub,” is a series of lectures that will take place in the aptly named Reading Room at the Swan Hotel, Southwold across May.
Delivered by scholars from the University of East Anglia, University of Durham, and University of Oxford (Oriel College), the talks will cover topics relating to Walberswick, Dunwich and Easton Bavents ranging from the Middle Ages to the 16th Century.
Programme of Events:
Friday 16th May at 6pm:
“Eaton Bavents in the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Century: Voices of a Maritime Community”
Dr Louise Kennedy (University of East Anglia)
Friday 23rd May at 6pm:
“When and Why was Dunwich washed away in the Middle Ages”
Professor Mark Bailey (University of East Anglia)
Friday 30th May at 6pm:
“Beer, Salt and Gunpowder: The Strangers of Fifteenth Century Walberswick
Dr Tom Johnson (Oxford University)
The events are free to attend, with hot and cold refreshments available to purchase from The Swan’s Tap Room bar for the duration of the evening.
Tickets are not required for admission, but it would assist if you could indicate you attendance, using the links provided above.