Imogen Corrigan – The Bayeux Tapestry

DATE: Monday 9th June
TIME: 17:30 – 18:45
LOCATION: Monks Yard
DESCRIPTION
There is far more to be discovered about the Bayeux Tapestry than can be covered in one lecture. Who made it, where, and why are the most frequently asked questions, although they are not as important as the information the tapestry itself offers us. It is not just a narrative of the most famous battle in English history, but also of the build-up to it, setting the scene and introducing us to the main characters. It is a story of kings, chivalry and ambition, but it is also a moral story showing that good cannot come to those who break their word. Intriguingly, many crucial events are omitted and we can only speculate why. The presentation looks at many of the scenes in detail and explores what might be learned from this depiction of a turning point in our history.