Stroud Local History Society
Thursday, November 19, 2015, at 7.30pm, in St Laurence Church Hall, The Shambles, Stroud.
"Blood & Guts and a little off the Top – Medieval & Tudor barber surgeons" - a talk by John Putley. (Short AGM first)
A discourse on the art of Chirurgery and Barber surgeons in Gloucestershire - an entertaining look at medicine and surgery from medieval through to Tudor times with authentic reproduction costume, medical instruments and local medicines.
Are you brave enough?
Non-members are welcome - £3.50 pay on the door
Sunday, December 13, 2015, at 2.30pm in The Old Town Hall,The Shambles, Stroud.
What was Christmas like in Tudor times?
What did they eat at this festive time?
Find out at 'Tudor Christmas’
Cherry Hubbard bakes a beautiful table full of Tudor Christmas goodies for us to see, using their recipes or ‘receipts’.
Come and hear about the origins of the food, and the planning and preparation that went into the feast.
Christmas was a joyous time, one of the biggest holiday periods for ordinary folk where friends and families got together for the celebrations.
Non-members £6 each.
Book your ticket by November 20, 2015, either at the November meeting, or email contact@stroudlocalhistorysociety.org.uk or phone 01453 759641
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