In one of his sermons from the 900s, Ælfric of Eynsham warns against over-eating and excess drinking at Christmas. Nothing changes, does it? #BookNotes #WintersInTheWorld

The Friends of St Peter's, Northampton recently heard an excellent talk by Dr Eleanor Parker @clerkofoxford You can catch up here:

https://www.fostp.org.uk/videos/

It was themed on her recent book "Winters in the World" and took us on a tour through the year seen through Anglo-Saxon eyes. It covers aspects of the period's agricultural, religious, language and culture. #DrEleanorParker #WintersInTheWorld #AngloSaxon

Some videos of our past talks | The Friends of St Peter's Church