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Medieval Murder Mystery - Piety, Power, Politics and Persecution
Christians and Jews in Medieval Bury St Edmunds – by Harvard University Research Associate, E. M. Rose
Part of the Abbey 1000 – all monies raised go towards collections conservation care and artefact acquisitions.
Medieval Murder mystery
Searching for effective means to combat encroaching royal power and preserve Bury’s much-vaunted liberties, Samson of Bury seized on a divisive issue and identified a martyred child victim. By fanning local fears with a dramatic courtroom performance, he divided a previously integrated community and propelled himself to elected office. In this talk, Dr E. M. Rose examines an intriguing medieval murder mystery and the power politics behind it.
Part of the Abbey 1000 – all monies raised go towards collections conservation care and artefact acquisitions.
Medieval Murder mystery
Searching for effective means to combat encroaching royal power and preserve Bury’s much-vaunted liberties, Samson of Bury seized on a divisive issue and identified a martyred child victim. By fanning local fears with a dramatic courtroom performance, he divided a previously integrated community and propelled himself to elected office. In this talk, Dr E. M. Rose examines an intriguing medieval murder mystery and the power politics behind it.
Starts: 7pm (doors open 6.30pm)
Tickets: Adult £5, Full Time Student £4
Booking: Essential
Tickets: Adult £5, Full Time Student £4
Booking: Essential
Moyse’s Hall Museum, Cornhill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 1DX
Fri 1 Jul 2022
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