Food for Thought—The Bayeux Tapestry Revisited

Schedule

Thu Sep 17 2026 at 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC+01:00
Location

Canterbury Cathedral Lodge Hotel | Canterbury, EN

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A talk by Prof Benjamin Pohl, Professor of Medieval History, University of Bristol.
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Prof Benjamin Pohl is an expert in the history of medieval Britain and Europe. Coinciding with the Bayeux Tapestry’s highly anticipated exhibition in the UK, he will present a new interpretation of how and where this world-famous artefact was intended to be viewed. The talk is based on Prof Pohl's recent research published in , which received global media coverage.

This public lecture will be held in the Clagett Auditorium, Canterbury Cathedral Lodge, at 19.00-20.30 on Thursday 17 September. All welcome! Attendance is free, but advanced registration is required.

This event is organised by the Centre for Medieval and Early Modern Studies (MEMS) at the University of Kent, and supported by the British Academy.

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Canterbury Cathedral Lodge Hotel, The Precincts, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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