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Location:
National Army Museum (Foyle 2.1)

Date & time:
Saturday 28 Sep 2024, 10.30am

Price:
£12.00

Anthony Bale charts the miraculous sights and wonders of the Middle Ages, through the eyes of those who navigated it.

About the event

The Middles Ages were punctuated with miraculous wonders and long-lost landmarks. From the bazaars of Tabriz to the mysterious island of Caldihe, where sheep were said to grow on trees, the medieval period offered a world of adventure and surprise for those who lived in it.

Anthony Bale uses the eyewitness testimonies of scholars, spies and saints who travelled the globe, from western Europe to the Far East, the Antipodes, and the ends of the earth, to offer the perfect guide to traversing the world during the Middle Ages.

About the speaker

Anthony Bale is Professor of Medieval Studies at Birkbeck, University of London. He has edited and translated several medieval texts, as well as new translations and editions of ‘The Book of Marvels and Travels’ by John Mandeville, ‘The Book of Margery Kempe’, and ‘Medieval English Travel’, a sourcebook. In 2022, he was awarded a Leverhulme Major Research Fellowship. He is also a former president of the New Chaucer Society.

FAQs

Is the National Army Museum accessible?

Yes, the National Army Museum is fully accessible. If you need further access information or help please do get in touch at info@nam.ac.uk or call 020 7730 0717,

Are bikes or scooters allowed?

Bikes (including folding bikes) and scooters are not permitted at any of our venues. There are bike racks located along Royal Hospital Road. These can be used to secure any bikes and scooters.

Please do not secure any bikes or scooters to the railings outside the Royal Hospital Chelsea or Burton Court. Any items secure to these railings will be removed.

Are there luggage or cloakroom facilities?

There will be no storage facilities for luggage or coats at any of our venues during the festival.

How can I book tickets?

Online booking is available 24/7 on this website.

You can book by phone on 0131 226 0014 from Monday – Friday 10 – 5pm from 10 July but will need to make payment at the time. We cannot reserve tickets.

You can book in person at the National Army Museum from Wednesday 25 – Sunday 29th if there is still availability at that time, which we cannot guarantee.

Is there a booking fee and what are the terms & conditions?

Please see the full terms & conditions on the booking platform when you book tickets.

The booking fee is £2.00 and this applies online, on the telephone and in person.

All tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable, with the exception of cancelled events which we will refund within 28 days. The organising venue reserves the right to change event speakers and content may be subject to change. Refunds will not be issued if the event is still taking place.

Are there concessionary tickets?

There are no concessions for Chelsea History Festival tickets, which have been priced as reasonably as possible. People requiring a carer, support worker or personal assistant will get a complimentary carer ticket. To book this please contact our box office on 0131 226 0014. Proof of concession is required for these tickets so please be prepared to show relevant ID.

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