Norwich Cathedral: Agincourt - a victory made in Norwich

A pivotal role in the Battle of Agincourt was played by Sir Thomas Erpingham, who rose from relatively humble Norfolk beginnings to become one of the most important men in the country and, arguably, the hero of the hour in the mud of Picardy.
Sir Thomas, a soldier and administrator, loyally served three generations of the House of Lancaster. His military career spanned four decades, took him to places as far-flung as Tunisia, the Middle East and Lithuania, and brought him to national prominence. Due to the authority of his seniority, Sir Thomas was put in command of the longbow archers – the most important arm of the English company for the battle of Agincourt.
While much has been written about the battle and the astonishing victory over the French of a much smaller English force, surprisingly little has been written about Sir Thomas. His brief appearances in Shakespeare’s Henry V play, written almost some two centuries later, are the most notable exceptions.
Sir Thomas’s service to the crown and his close ties with royalty (he carried one of the King’s swords during Henry IV’s coronation in 1399) also brought him great wealth, much of which he dispensed across Norwich and Norfolk.
The city, and in particular Norwich Cathedral where he is buried, bear witness to this largely unsung man. We will explore the story of the man, the campaign and the battle, and view treasures of the Cathedral that contribute to his legacy and are part of what makes Norwich a Fine City.

Timings & Tours

Friday 06 September:

Tour 1400

Saturday 14 September:

Tour 1030

Location & directions

The Dean & Chapter of Norwich Cathedral, Chapter Office, 65 The Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4DH

Directions:

Meeting point and directions will be issued on booking.

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

If you can no longer fulfil your booking, please cancel this by emailing [email protected] to provide others with the opportunity to attend.

Booking contact name:

The Forum

Booking website:

https://norfolkhods.ticketsolve.com/

Booking opens:

19 Aug 2024 10:00 AM

Booking closes:

05 Sep 2024 03:00 PM

Accessibility details

Disabled parking must be pre-booked by telephone Cathedral reception on 01603 218300.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

15

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 15 minute(s)

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