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Arthur and Alfred - Legendary Monarchs at Winchester
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Summary
Arthur and Alfred are two of Britain's most iconic kings. They share many things in common: both are seen as saviours and unifiers of the nation, both have a reputation for piety, and both have no known grave... Curiously while the semi-mythical Arthur's fame has risen to sharply. We shall explore why this has happened, how the myths surrounding the two grew up and how they have intertwined and influenced each other over the ages. There is no better place to do this than Winchester, Alfred's capital and according to Thomas Malory, Arthur's Camelot, and still possessor of a "round table".
Meet your Experts
Dr Andy Fear
Guide Lecturer
Dr Andrew Fear is Lecturer in Classics at the University of Manchester.
Your itinerary
Study Day -
09.45 - Meet at The Mercure Winchester Wessex Hotel. Paternoster Row, Winchester. S023 9LQ
10.00 - Introduction lecture by Andy Fear: On what we really know about the legendary Warlords.
11.30 - Walk to the Winchester Museum
12.45 - Lunch at the Mercure
13.45 - Walking tour to see The Great Hall, St Bartholomews Church and Medieval Round Table
15.00 - Taxi to the stores
15.15 - Visit the stores for a handling session on Life in Saxon Winchester and the high times of Saxon Kings
16.30 - Finish then taxi back to the Mercure
Tour dates & prices
| Tour Departure | Tour ID | Departure date | Guided by | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 July 2020 | AXAA200715 | 15 July 2020 (Wednesday) | Dr Andy Fear | £140 (ex. flights) |
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| 10 October 2020 | AXAA201010 | 10 October 2020 (Saturday) | Dr Andy Fear | £140 (ex. flights) |
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