Saturday 15 July 2017 - 10.30am to 4pm Join us for a very special day at Malmesbury Abbey. Tickets available at Malmesbury Abbey - priced at £14 all day, £10 student or online at william.eventbrite.com William of Malmesbury has been described as the most learned man of his time in the whole of Europe. Who was this extraordinary individual? What was Malmesbury Abbey like while he was a monk there? What did he believe and why is he still important today? We are delighted to be hosting a one day conference at the Abbey that explores these questions. For this special event, some of the world’s leading experts on William’s life and work have agreed to come to Malmesbury and share their research findings. 10.30-11.30 Professor Rodney Thomson University of Tasmania: ‘William of Malmesbury and the medieval churches of Malmesbury Abbey’ 11.30-12.30 Professor John Gillingham Fellow of the British Academy: 'William of Malmesbury and the history of civilisation in England' Lunch break - no lunch provided, but there are many cafes nearby 14.00-15.00 Dr Emily Winkler University of Oxford: ‘William of Malmesbury, the Britons and the remote past’ 15.00-16.00 Panel discussion: ‘Why is William of Malmesbury important?’ The speakers will be joined by Professor Michael Winterbottom, Emeritus Fellow, Worcester College, Oxford University, who with Rod Thomson has translated many of William’s books from Latin to English. Questions: Where can I park?
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