ENGLISH RURAL LIFE IN THE MEDIEVAL PERIOD (1350-1500)

Speaker: Barnaby Bucknall

Monday 26th October 2026

(Doors open from 7:00pm)

“When Adam delved and Eve span, who was then the gentleman” (a contemporary phrase used by John Ball during the Peasants’ Revolt), represents the challenge to feudal hierarchy that was the driving force of both the Peasants’ Revolt and subsequent uprisings. This will be the underlying theme of Barnaby’s talk.

Barnaby is a graduate of History from the University of York, where he focused on the Medieval period.

Bradfield Village Hall

Southend Road, Bradfield Southend, RG7 6EY

(Car parking avaliable)

There is no entry fee, but a donation of £4 per person towards expenses would be appreciated. No advance booking required.

Organised by Professor Martin Parsons, Dorcas Ward, Bob Lyon, Chris Curry, Barnaby Bucknall and Gordon Patterson. For further information, contact Gordon on 07764 476361 or gnpatterson@btconnect.com