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Gates Open 7:00pm Evening Talk: 7:30pm-8:30pm Join us for the Autumn season of talks running this October to December at Arnos Vale Cemetery.
What makes a good death? In the Catholic Middle Ages death was simply considered the portal into the Afterlife, and going to meet one's maker was fraught with fears and perils. Most souls, it was believed, went on a journey that lasted thousands of years, through Purgatory, before reaching their final destination in Heaven. For a few, the very very good, Purgatory could be sidestepped, and Heaven beckoned immediately; for a few, the very very bad, Hell was their eternal destination; and for another few souls, those who had died as unbaptised infants, eternity would be spent in Limbo. No-one knew which journey their souls would take, and so the wise and pious made as many preparations as they could. These preparations constituted a massively important part of Medieval life and culture, which we explore with illustrations from medieval history, art and literature. ABOUT THE SPEAKER Dr Peter Fleming lectures in medieval history at the University of the West of England, Bristol. He has published books and articles on medieval religion, charity, landed society, families and urban history. OTHER TALKS IN THE SEASON: 21st October - Therapeutic Landscapes - a history of English Hospital Gardens 31st October - Do we Gawp or do we bury? Joan Wytte, Witch-skeletons and museum culture Want to attend all three talks? SEASON TICKET: £18.00 HOW TO BOOK
Tickets are £7 Adults and £5 Concessions (OAPs, Guardian Angel Members, Children) and can be purchased securely on-line via the Paypal link below. Alternatively visit our Gift Shop located in the East Lodge, the building to the left of the main entrance just off the Bath Road. The Gift Shop and Reception is open Monday - Saturday 10:00-4:00pm. E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it T: 0117 9719117 You can send a cheque for the full amount of the tickets required - please also add £1.00 for P&P to the total amount. Cheques made payable to Arnos Vale Cemetery Trust. Your tickets will be posted directly to you. WANT TO COME TO ALL THREE TALKS? BUY A SEASON TICKET FOR ONLY £18.00
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Friday 11th November
