Norwich Cathedral: Julian's many connections

In the late 14th century, Julian of Norwich turned her back on the everyday world to live a life of contemplation as an anchoress and recluse. But she also wrote a book, Revelations of Divine Love, whose reputation has spread far and side, earning her the title of ‘mother of English prose.’ This tour will explore the connections which took her name and her writing out of the enclosed cell where she lived and into the wider world. We’ll look at the people of her time who knew of her, who valued her insight, in the city, and across Norfolk and Suffolk, including Margery Kempe the mystic, who describes her encounter with Julian in her autobiography; the long journey Julian’s book made across countries and centuries before becoming as well-known as it is today; and the impact she had on the religious life of Norwich after her life, and on the Norwich of today: making it a centre for pilgrimage from across the world, as visitors come to St Julian’s church (a church which would no longer exist, but for Julian’s reputation) to spend time in her shrine and in the study centre which bears her name.

Timings & Tours

Friday 06 September:

Tour 1030

Saturday 07 September:

Tour 1030

Location & directions

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

Directions:

Meeting point will be issued after 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

Alternative booking website:

https://norfolkhods.ticketsolve.com/

Booking opens:

19 Aug 2024 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

05 Sep 2024 03:00 PM

Accessibility details

Disabled parking must be pre-booked by telephoning 01603 218300. This event includes walking about half a mile from the cathedral to St Julian's Church.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

15

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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