Talk: The Quest for the Historical King Arthur

Join us at The Barn for an enlightening lecture by the esteemed historian, Prof Ronald Hutton, as he explores the enigma of the Historical King Arthur! 📚✨

The existence of a historical Arthur has sparked heated debates among scholars since the Victorian era. This engaging talk will revisit the evidence surrounding Arthur's reality and explore how interpretations have evolved over the past fifty years. Discover why, for instance, a surge of acceptance among historians in the 1970s shifted to skepticism by the 1990s. 🤔🔍

📺 Can't attend in person? No problem! This talk will also be live-streamed via Zoom. To secure your online ticket, book here.

About Prof. Hutton:

Prof Hutton is a specialist in Early Modern Britain, British folklore, pre-Christian religion, and Contemporary Paganism. A seasoned author with 19 books to his name, he is also a familiar face on British television and radio. 📺✍️

🎟️ Early Bird Tickets: Save by booking your tickets 2 weeks or more in advance of the event!
🚗 Parking: Available at The Barn, but must be pre-booked. Please let us know your parking needs when you book. Sharing rides is encouraged to minimize cars on site.
♿ Accessibility: If you require specific accommodations, such as wheelchair-accessible parking or seating, please fill out the relevant section at booking.

🔥 Refreshments: The pop-up bar will serve a selection of drinks and snacks, accepting both cash and card payments.

The primary aim of this event is to raise funds for WMBT, supporting the conservation and maintenance of the WMBT site.

To avoid online booking fees, contact our office to arrange in-person reservations.

Location: Winterbourne Medieval Barn, Church Lane, Bristol, BS36 1, United Kingdom.