Sir Gawain - A talk with professor Ronald Hutton

Name: Sir Gawain - A talk with professor Ronald Hutton
Start: 2026-07-07T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-07-07T20:00:00+01:00
Location: Abbey House

Schedule

Tue Jul 07 2026 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Abbey House | Glastonbury, EN

Join Professor Ronald Hutton on 7 July at 7.00pm for an engaging evening exploring the story of Sir Gawain, one of King Arthur’s most famous and intriguing knights.
Sir Gawain has long been among the best-known of the Knights of the Round Table, and one of the most compelling. Less spiritual than many of his peers, more concerned with human relationships, and closely associated with northern and midland England, Gawain is a richly complex figure. At times he appears as an anti-hero or even a figure of fun, but more often as the most gallant and honourable of knights. In this lecture, Professor Hutton examines the problem of Gawain’s origins and nature, considering his development across Welsh, French, and English traditions.
Important information
This event takes place in Abbey House, which is accessible only to ticket-holders for this talk during the event.
Tickets are non-refundable. Please ensure you are able to attend before booking.
Due to the limited capacity of Abbey House, attendance is strictly limited to 40 people.
Tea, Coffee & Abbey Cider will be available to purchase prior to the start of the talk.
Doors open at 18:30.
Image credit: “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight”, from the Cotton Nero A.x manuscript.