The Black Death in Suffolk with Professor Mark Bailey

The Black Death in Suffolk

Step into the heart of one of history’s most devastating events—the Black Death of 1348–49. In this captivating lecture, Professor Mark Bailey reveals the latest research into the mysterious origins of the plague, its explosive spread, and its catastrophic impact on society. Discover how global climate instability may have played a role, and explore vivid, real-life responses from Suffolk communities. Don’t miss this chance to rethink everything you thought you knew about the medieval world’s greatest crisis. 

Bio  

Mark Bailey is the Professor of Later Medieval History at the University of East Anglia.  In 2019 he delivered the prestigious James Ford Lectures in British History at the University of Oxford on the aftermath of the Black Death, and he is the author of Medieval Suffolk: An Economic and Social History.