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Join leading academics for free talks on the history of Barking Abbey, including lectures on Barking Abbey's archaeology, literature and music. We will also be welcoming a panel of artists who will discuss how the abbey's history has inspired them to create poems, animation and musical performances.
This event will take place at the Barking Learning Centre, a short walking distance from the Abbey Ruins and Barking Station.
Refreshments will be provided. Book via Ticket Tailor https://www.tickettailor.com/events/valencehousemuseum
Provisional programme as follows (subject to alterations):
9.30 – Introduction from the Valence House Project staff
9.50 – 10.50 – Museum of London Archaeology (MoLA) Introduction to Barking Abbey’s Archaeology
10.55 – 11.55 – Professor Diane Watt, University of Surrey Women Writers at Barking Abbey
12.00 – 13.00 – LUNCH BREAK
13.05 – 14.05 – Dr Hugh Willmott, University of Sheffield Glassmaking at Barking Abbey
14.10 – 15.10 – Dr Leah Stuttard, Music and the Barking Abbey Hymnal
15.15 – 16.15 – Vivien Ellis, Joshua Knowles, Ruth Wiggins Artistic Interpretations and New Ways of Engaging with Life at Barking Abbey
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Barking Learning Centre, 2 Town Sq, IG11 7NB, Barking, United Kingdom
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