Talk - Monks, Maladies and Medieval Medicine: Health & Hygiene at Glastonbury Abbey

Schedule

Thu Oct 08 2026 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC+01:00
Location

Abbey House | Glastonbury, EN

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Join Dr Mark Hutchinson in Abbey House on 8th October at 7:00pm for an engaging look at medieval hygiene at Glastonbury Abbey. From pisspots to herbal poultices, discover how people managed health and cleanliness in the Middle Ages.
Explore the practical realities of daily life and the balance between physical care and spiritual wellbeing, revealing a world where medicine, routine, and faith were closely connected.
Tickets £6
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.
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Abbey House, Chilkwell St,Glastonbury, Somerset, United Kingdom

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