Keeping Fit in the Middle Ages

11th March 2014: We were delighted to welcome back Professor Carole Rawcliffe to the History Club. Carole chose a typically intriguing title to her talk, 'Keeping Fit in the Middle Ages'. In a fascinating exploration of the health culture of the medieval period one point that came across loud and clear was that, even if their thinking wasn't based on a scientific methodology, there was a very sophisticated culture concerning the maintenance of physical health and fitness. 

Professor Rawcliffe has an amazing combination of rigorous scholarship and engaging communication skills, and it is always an absolute pleasure and privilege to hear her speak. As ever, our members were enthusiastic and appreciative of her expertise and asked lots of pertinent questions at the end of the presentation. 

We really are grateful to Carole and to the UEA for engaging with members of the local community in this way. 

Thanks!