Medieval Women: In Their Own Words

Location

British Library
96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB

Description

This exhibition runs from Friday 25th October 2024 to Sunday 2nd March 2025.


Encounter the women of medieval Europe through their own words, visions and experiences, in an exhibition like no other.

Discover the rich and complex lives of women in the Middle Ages, with over 140 extraordinary items that reveal their artistry, resourcefulness, courage and struggles.

Must-see highlights include:

• The Book of the Queen by Christine de Pizan: The first professional woman author in Europe
• Sibylle of Flanders' 12th-century ivory cross: Owned by Sibylle, countess of Flanders, who went on Crusade to the Holy Land
• A silk textile made in al-Andalus (Islamic Spain), where Muslim women labourers were fundamental to the silk industry
• Julian of Norwich’s The Revelations of Divine Love: the first work in English definitely authored by a woman
• A 15th-century birthing girdle: a manuscript inscribed with prayers and charms that was used for protection during childbirth
• Battel Hall retable a rare surviving painting from a medieval English nunnery
?? On Women's Cosmetics: a recipe book likely to have been composed in Southern Italy in the 12th century with recipes for hair dye remover, face creams and breath freshener
• A lion skull that possibly came from a pet lion of Margaret of Anjou, Queen of England.

Break free from traditional narratives and encounter personalities both famous and forgotten who tell the story of medieval womanhood. And discover stories familiar to women today, from the gender pay gap and harmful stereotypes, to access to healthcare and education, as well as challenges faced by female leaders.

Hear the words of medieval women from across the centuries, speaking powerfully for the thousands whose voices have not survived.

Prices

Standard Ticket: £17

Contact and Booking Details

More information at this website.

Reserve tickets at this website

Upcoming Dates

This exhibition runs from Friday 25th October 2024 to Sunday 2nd March 2025.

Forthcoming dates:

Sun 9th Feb 2025 
(9:30am to 4:30pm)
Mon 10th Feb 2025 
(9:30am to 4:30pm)
Tue 11th Feb 2025 
(9:30am to 4:30pm)
Wed 12th Feb 2025 
(9:30am to 4:30pm)
Thu 13th Feb 2025 
(9:30am to 4:30pm)
Fri 14th Feb 2025 
(9:30am to 4:30pm)
Sat 15th Feb 2025 
(9:30am to 4:30pm)
Sun 16th Feb 2025 
(9:30am to 4:30pm)
Mon 17th Feb 2025 
(9:30am to 4:30pm)

Disclaimer

The information and prices in this listing are presumed to be correct at the time of publishing, but please always check with the venue before making a special trip.

All images are supplied by the exhibition organiser.

British Library
96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB

Map

This exhibition runs from Friday 25th October 2024 to Sunday 2nd March 2025.

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