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Clare Historical Society lectures of Museum interest
Friday, 31 March 2023, 7.30 Clare Old School, a lecture about Joan of Acre, Countess of Gloucester, wife of Gilbert de Clare and owner of Clare Manor, by Kelcey Wilson-Lee.
Friday 6 May 2023, 7.30 Clare Old School, a lecture about medieval buildings that have been taken down and moved, which nearly happened to the Ancient House, by Lisa Wall.
What is inside...
The medieval pilgrim with his signature cloak, walking stick and hat (showing 3 badges attached), and a large replica of the badge for St Edmund. Part of the exhibition on Elizabeth de Burgh, who made several pilgrimages in her lifetime. She, however, would have travelled by coach or carriage.
