Hyde900: Display of Copy of Medieval Liber Vitae of New Minster and Hyde Abbey

We have on display a copy of the Liber Vitae, once in use in Hyde Abbey. (No need to book. Just call into St Bartholomew's Church, Hyde to see it). The Liber Vitae is a fascinating medieval register documenting the daily life of the monastery. It also records the names of the monks who joined the monastery and of visitors and pilgrims visiting the New Minster (and later Hyde Abbey) on their pilgrimage to pay homage to St Swithun in Winchester Cathedral.

On one page of the book is a significant contemporary picture featuring both King Cnut and his second wife Queen Emma of Normandy. Emma is the most illustrated queen in Medieval documents yet very few people have ever heard of her.
Come and find out more about her at Don Bryan's talk on Sunday 15th September at 1515. The talk will put some flesh on the “bare bones” of this rich and most powerful Queen of England.
(The original Liber Vitae is now in the British Library)

Timings & Tours

Saturday 14 September:

1000-1500

Sunday 15 September:

1200-1500

Location & directions

St Bartholomew's Church, King Alfred Place, Hyde, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DF

Directions:

There are a number of ways to find us: 1.)Hop on a King Alfred Vintage Bus (participating in the Heritage Open Day). There are regular free bus trips from Winchester city centre to Hyde (approx 10 minutes) and back. 2.) Follow a trail from Winchester city centre to Hyde (aimed at children but everyone will enjoy discovering interesting facts). Pick up the trail from City Museum and solve the clues. 3.) Follow a City Walk to Hyde: Alfred's Final Journey (available from the Tourist Information Office) 4.) Nearby Car Parks: Coach Park SO23 7EL, Worthy Lane SO23 7AB, River Park SO23 7DQ, St Peter's SO23 7DD

Contact on day:

Francesca Sluman

Telephone number:

+447811735871

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

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