Talks

St Albans Cathedral is pleased to offer a rich programme of adult learning events designed to explore faith, history and culture from many different angles.

An Introduction to Byzantine Art

Thursdays 5, 19 and 9 May, 7.30pm, Alban Room and online via Zoom Join Professor Tim Boatswain as he explores the fascinating world of Byzantine Art. Spread across three lectures, these talks will delve into the turbulent history of Byzantium and question how such a history shaped the aesthetics and function of the art produced during this time. Tutor: Professor Tim Boatswain, Professor of Anthropology Tickets £10, available from our website.

The Queen and the Mistress: Female Power at Medieval English Court

Thursday 16 June, 7.30pm, Alban Room and online via Zoom Medieval England was a man’s world, but women could and did hold their own power and wealth. Two of the most influential women at the court of King Edward III were his wife, Philippa of Hainault, and his mistress, Alice Perrers. Find out how they wielded their power and used their femininity to control those around them. Tutor: Gemma Hollman, author of Royal Witches and The Queen and the Mistress Tickets £10, available from our website.

For details on these and all our other talks, courses and discussion groups, visit www.stalbanscathedral/about-adult-learning

Library

Open 10am - 2pm Monday - Friday, and 10am - 1pm on the first and third Saturdays of every month The library at St Albans Cathedral is a modern theological lending library which offers members a wide range of resources on topics such as theology, biblical studies, philosophy and ethics. Located above the Welcome Centre, the library is now fully open for browsing, borrowing and returning books, and private study. To find out more, please visit www.stalbanscathedral.org/library

Reading Groups

Second Tuesdays of each month, 2.30pm or 6pm The Cathedral Book Club meets on the second Tuesday of each month and enjoys a lively and thought-provoking discussion about a range of different texts. For more information email studycentre@stalbanscathedral.org