How did a monastic community, of the magnitude of Winchester’s, succumb to the reformations of the Tudors? Drawing on recent research, James Clark will reconsider what can be known of Winchester’s reformation transformation.
Medieval Winchester was a monastic city. In fact, few of England’s provincial cities and towns gave monasteries and friaries such a commanding presence. Their churches, cults and customs represented the sweep of England’s religious history from the first beginnings of the Benedictine tradition at the cathedral priory, Hyde and St Mary’s, to the popular, public religion of the four, main orders of friars. Such a presence and physical profile succumbed to the reformations of Henry VIII, his son and daughters only slowly. The pace and pattern of change are not so easily traced as earlier and later periods of the city’s history. Drawing on fresh research in the records of royal and civic government as well as the insights from recent archaeological surveys, this talk reconsiders what can be known of Winchester’s reformation transformation.
Timings & Tours
Saturday 13 September: 7pm-8:30pm
Location & directions
Directions: There are a number of ways to find us: *1.) Hop on a King Alfred Vintage Bus (participating in the Heritage Open Day). There are regular free bus trips from Winchester city centre to Hyde (approx 10 minutes) and back. *2.) Book onto on our guided trail from Winchester city centre to Hyde: King Alfred’s Last Journey - a guided, child friendly trail between the 3 burial sites of King Alfred (aimed at children but everyone will enjoy discovering interesting facts). See Heritage Open Day bookings. 3.) Nearby Car Parks: Coach Park SO23 7EL, Worthy Lane SO23 7AB, River Park SO23 7DQ, St Peter's SO23 7DD 4.) What3words ///norms.airliners.averages
Contact on day: Francesca Sluman
Telephone number: +447811735871
Booking information
Pre-booking requirement: Pre-booking required
Booking conditions: Early booking is recommended.
Booking opens: 08 Aug 2025 12:00 AM
Booking closes: 10 Sep 2025 12:00 AM
Max no of people per tour: 80
Est. tour duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Accessibility Details
Access facilities may change due to planned refurbishment