Dick Whittington: International Man of Myth and Myster(ie)

Lecturer: Simon Whitehouse

Thurs 16th February at 10.30am

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2023 marks the 600th anniversary of the death of the fabled Dick Whittington (c1354-1423).For many of us, Dick is simply a fictional character from a Ladybird book or the Christmas pantomime. In fact, Dick was very real, indeed one of the major movers and shakers of medieval London. In this lecture we separate the man from the myth as we follow in his footsteps through the streets that were not exactly ‘paved with gold…’. Apprenticed to a master mercer, Whittington went on to become one of the wealthiest and most successful textile merchants in the City, bankrolled no fewer than three medieval kings and as a result held the office of Lord Mayor of London no fewer than four times. And what of that famous feline companion; his cat? Well, the church that he built might just provide the answer but the lecture reveals all.

About The Arts Society Harpenden Area (TASHA)

Our 300 strong membership meet at the EMC on the 3rd Thursday of each month except April, August and December. Starting at 10am with included tea and coffee, our illustrated lectures by nationally accredited speakers, commence at 10.30am and last for one hour. All areas of the arts are included in our annual programme.

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