TALK - Hidden Heritage Craft: Faking Jewels
Learning Room, The Arc, Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Inspired by the counterfeit jewels on the former Shrine of St Swithun at Winchester Cathedral and its infamous destruction by Henry VIII's men, Alison will share some of the latest research from her new book The Jewel Forger of Winchester: A Composition of Sources.
This one-hour talk offers delves into the covert practice of creating fake gemstones and its direct links to Winchester during the 16th century.
Timings & Tours
- Tuesday 16 September:
- 1000 - 1100
Location & directions
Learning Room, The Arc, Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
- Directions:
- The talk will take place in the Learning Room at the Arc.
- Contact on day:
- Alison Whitaker
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Please book via Hampshire History Trust.
- Booking contact name:
- Hampshire History Trust
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/hampshire-history-trust
- Booking opens:
- 08 Aug 2025 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 10 Sep 2025 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
For accessibility information and facilities, please see The Arc's website: https://www.arcwinchester.org.uk/your-visit
Additional information
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s)
