Talk - Walter Skirlaw, the architect bishop - By Carol Osgerby.

Why does the small village of Skirlaugh have such a grand church? It was the birthplace of a 14th century Bishop of Durham, a poor boy who rose to become one of the country’s 5 greatest landowners. The arrival of the Black Death created vacancies which allowed Skirlaw to be fast-tracked in his church career. Living in turbulent times, he managed to survive and prosper to religious, political and diplomatic heights, mainly by learning to be absent at crucial moments.
Carol is an amateur historian who, as a retirement project, has created a daily online calendar of historical events in Hull and East Yorkshire on social media (www.facebook.com/HEYhistorycalendar and website https://hulleastyorkshistorycalendar.com )

Timings & Tours

Friday 12 September:

11.15

Location & directions

Wreckingball Arts Centre, 15 Whitefriargate, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU1 2ER

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

There is no wheelchair access to the first flor lecture room.

Additional information

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s)

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