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Pottage, spiced hippocras, or medieval gingerbread – some of the wonderful foods being prepared by ‘Discovering Medieval' at this ‘hands on’ event. Come and have a go at making butter in the churn or grinding flour on the quern. Meet the Miller and grind a small bag of flour to take home.
Explore the different aspects of being a Knight including displays of historic combat, learn about the myths and realities of armour with demonstrations of ‘how a knight shyal bee armyd’ with audience participation. Visitors will have the chance to handle the displayed swords and armour with interactive workshops for children and adults.
Meet the physician and hear his gruesome tales on the causes of disease and how diagnosis could be made from a patient’s urine. Children can have a go at making cures for the plague from kitchen herbs and view the many replica tools that will be on display including the surgeon’s bloodletting bowl and his medicinal leeches.
The Canterbury Tales, St. Margaret's Street, Canterbury, Kent
Tel: 01227 479227
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How long should I allow for my visit? We recommend that you allow 45 minutes - 1 hour for your visit. When is it open? The Canterbury Tales …
How long should I allow for my visit? We recommend that you allow 45 minutes - 1 hour for your visit. When is it open? The Canterbury Tales …

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