The Hazards of the Journey - Pilgrimage and travel in the Middle Ages. Lecturer: Imogen Corrigan

This lecture considers this question and also how there was a shift from spiritual wandering in the Anglo-Saxon period to religious tourism in the days of Chaucer’s pilgrims.
It also looks closely at travel in general and the hazards of the journey: how did people organize themselves for long journeys and how safe was it?
How should they provide for themselves and where might they find help?
From maps and motivation to souvenirs and shrines, this lecture discusses travel in the round as well as specifically for spiritual reasons.
Imogen Corrigan is an experienced lecturer and tour guide. She works for The Arts Society as well as running courses and study tours for specialist travel firms.

The Hazards of the Journey - Pilgrimage and travel in the Middle Ages.
Lecturer: Imogen Corrigan Saturday, 7th September 2024 at 1400 (Free entry: refreshments available etc.)

Timings & Tours

Saturday 07 September:

1400-1600

Location & directions

All Saints Church,, All Saints Church,, Gables Farmhouse, Hemblington, Norfolk, NR13 4PT

Directions:

Sometimes finding us is tricky as we are outside the main village of Hemblington in the middle of fields!) but there are good details on our website www.hemblingtonchurch.org.uk

Contact on day:

Catherine Howe

Telephone number:

+441603270360

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

There is disabled parking by the church gate: the path to the church is 'disabled friendly' without steps.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

60

Est. tour duration:

2 hour(s)

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