St Bartholomew the Great
The Augustinian priory and hospital of St Bartholomew was founded in Smithfield in 1123 by Rahere, a courtier of Henry I. The lecture will explore the fascinating history of Rahere’s foundations and the long and colourful history of Smithfield.
Details
Venue
Online Lecture
Event Organisers
Sarah Bowles and Philippa Barton
Cost
Cost of the event is £10 inclusive of booking fee
The visit to St Bartholomew the Great and St Bartholomew’s Hospital Museum
on Wednesday May 17th includes the cost of the online lecture.
Programme
4.15pm
From Priory Church and Hospital to Meat Markets and Executions: St Bartholomew in Smithfield
Sarah Bowles
The Augustinian priory and hospital of St Bartholomew was founded in Smithfield in 1123 by Rahere, a courtier of Henry I. The lecture will explore the fascinating history of Rahere’s foundations and the long and colourful history of Smithfield with its early horse and cattle market and the famous Bartholomew Fair. It was also the main site for the execution of heretics and dissidents.