Alison Weir talk - Katherine Swynford

Schedule

Sat Mar 14 2026 at 11:00 am to 12:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Lincoln Cathedral Chapter House | Lincoln, EN

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About this Event

The British author and historian Alison Weir will give a talk in the Chapter House based on her book Katherine Swynford: The Story of John of Gaunt and his Scandalous Mistress.


TALK
Doors will open at 10am and tea and coffee will be available.
The talk will begin at 11am and last approximately 45 minutes.

BOOK SIGNING
Following the talk Alison will sign books - please feel free to bring your own copies, or there will be the oppunity to purchase at the event, or to pre-order when you book your tickets.

TOUR (Additional ticket needed)
At 2pm, 2.30pm and 3pm the Cathedral guides will offer Katherine Swynford Tours which take you behind the scenes in the life of this enigmatic figure who captured the heart of one of the most powerful men in medieval England.

With exclusive access to Katherine’s home in the Cathedral close, which is now the Deanery, you’ll have the rare opportunity to see her private chapel, great hall and living quarters, as well as exploring the areas most closely associated with her in the Cathedral.

Please note, due to the nature of the historic buildings included in this tour, it is not fully accessible - it includes narrow staircases and very uneven floors.

Places for these tours are very limited.

EVENSONG
You are welcome to stay and join us for Choral Evensong at 5.30pm in St Hugh's Choir when prayers will be said for Katherine Swynford and flowers will be laid on her tomb.

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Tickets are sold as non-returnable and non-refundable.

This programme is subject to change with no notice. We reserve the right to cancel this event. If we do need to cancel all tickets will be refunded.

This event is run through the Lincoln Cathedral Learning, Arts, Culture and Events CIO. Registered charity in England and Wales 1175597. Registered Address 4 Priorygate, Lincoln, LN2 1PL. Raising funds for Lincoln Cathedral.


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Lincoln Cathedral Chapter House, Minster Yard, Lincoln, United Kingdom

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