Food for Thought—The Bayeux Tapestry Revisited

Prof Benjamin Pohl is an expert in the history of medieval Britain and Europe. Coinciding with the Bayeux Tapestry’s highly anticipated exhibition in the UK, he will present a new interpretation of how and where this world-famous artefact was intended to be viewed. The talk is based on Prof Pohl's recent research published in Historical Research, which received global media coverage.

This public lecture will be held in the Clagett Auditorium, Canterbury Cathedral Lodge, at 19.00-20.30 on Thursday 17 September. All welcome! Attendance is free, but advanced registration is required.

This event is organised by the Centre for Medieval and Early Modern Studies (MEMS) at the University of Kent, and supported by the British Academy.

Highlights

1 hour 30 minutes
In person
Doors at 6:30 PM

Timings

Thursday 17 September:

1900

Location & directions

Canterbury Cathedral Lodge, The Precincts, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2EH

Directions:

Enter the Cathedral Precincts via Christ Church Gate and walk along the main pathway that runs beside the cathedral. You will find the Auditorium on your right.

Contact on day:

Melodie Robson

Telephone number:

+441227862749

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Attendance is free, but advanced registration is required.

Booking contact name:

Cressida Williams

Booking telephone number:

+441227762862

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/food-for-thoughtthe-bayeux-tapestry-revisited-tickets-1993819426577?aff=oddtdtcreator

Booking opens:

31 Jul 2026 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

17 Sep 2026 04:00 PM

Accessibility details

Entrance to the auditorium is on the flat

Additional information

Max number of people:

100

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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