Shining a light on: English Language in early medieval Southwell
Shining a light on: English Language in early medieval Southwell
Whether you’re a heritage enthusiast or simply curious, join Southwell Minster for fascinating insights from academics, experts, and their own passionate guides in this series of Cathedral Talks. Tickets may be bought in advance through the Minster website, or the Cathedral shop, or on the door.
What did English sound like in early medieval Southwell? People spoke and wrote Old English in early medieval Southwell. How much do we know about their language? What did it sound like? What other languages were there in the area? This talk will give an overview of the Mercian dialect of Old English using text examples written at the time, including Beowulf, The Peterborough Chronicle, The Lord’s Prayer and place-names from the Southwell area. It will be fascinating to see how close our own modern form of English is to the earliest East Midlands dialect. All welcome — no prior experience with medieval language required.
Event information
Title:
Shining a light on: English Language in early medieval Southwell
Date:
27/10/2026 - 27/10/2026
Time:
02:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Location:
State Chamber, The Archbishop's Palace at Southwell Minster
Price:
7
Organiser:
Southwell Minster
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