Recapturing England's Monastic Heritage: The Infirmary of Canterbury Cathedral
Tuesday 30 September- Canterbury Cathedral, Clagett Auditorium
Canterbury Cathedral preserves one of the best-surviving medieval infirmaries in England.
This FREE colloquium will unveil new visualisations by Dr Nikolaos Karydis (University of Kent), tracing the building’s dramatic changes from its 12th-century origins to its 14th-century transformation. Dr Nigel Ramsay (Institute of English Studies) will explore how infirmaries shaped monastic life, while Dr Michael Carter (English Heritage) will reveal how monastic heritage continues to inspire and engage audiences today.
The talks will be followed by time for questions, and a tea/coffee break. The afternoon will conclude with a guided tour of the infirmary led by Nikos and Joel Hopkinson (Canterbury Cathedral).
Join us as these sessions bring the sights and stories of Canterbury’s lost infirmary back to life!
Programme
3:00-3:10 – Joel Hopkinson, Canterbury Cathedral, Opening Remarks
3:10-3:40 – Dr Nigel Ramsay, Institute of English Studies: Monastic infirmaries: Caring for the community, within and without the convent
3:40-3:50 – Questions
3:50-4:20 – Dr Michael Carter, English Heritage: Monasteries and the haunting of the English imagination: using the dead to bring the Middle Ages alive
4:20-4:30 – Questions
4:30-4:50 – Dr Nikolaos Karydis, University of Kent: Visualising the Evolution of the Infirmary of Canterbury Cathedral, 12th–14th Century
4:50-5:00 – Questions
5:00-5:20 – Tea/Coffee
5:20-5:40 – Guided tour of the Infirmary with Nikolaos Karydis and Joel Hopkinson
Free admission – All welcome
Enquiries: Dr Nikos Karydis (n.karydis@kent.ac.uk)
Supported by AHRC | In partnership with Canterbury Cathedral
