Eleanor Rykener - Document viewing
Schedule
Fri Jun 28 2024 at 12:30 pm to 02:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
London Metropolitan Archives | London, EN
Drop in for a chance to see the oldest document (1395) in London Metropolitan Archives collection that speaks directly to LGBTQ+ history...About this Event
The Questioning of Eleanor Rykener (1395) is the oldest document in London Metropolitan Archives collection that speaks directly to LGBTQ+ history. It records Rykener’s questioning by the Mayor and Alderman of the City of London. A complex story emerged. Rykener had lived as both Eleanor and John. Eleanor was an embroideress and sex worker whose clients’ included members of the church and gentry. Come along to see this remarkable document and selection of others that give us a glimpse of their life and times.
This is a drop in session so come along for or as little or as long as you like between 12:30-14:00. There will be a 15minute talk introducing the documents on display at 12:45 and 13:30.
* ** if the ticket price is a barrier to you coming to this event please let us know and we will gladly offer you a complimentry ticket***
Where is it happening?
London Metropolitan Archives, 40 Northampton Rd, London, United KingdomGBP 5.00
