Fantastic Beasts & Where to find Them!

The Manticore The manticore was a legendary creature from ancient Persian mythology which featured strongly in medieval bestiaries and heraldry … More

The Missing Shrine of Sir John Schorne, folk saint  at Binham Priory, Fakenham, Norfolk

“I wish to be buried..before the Holy Image of Master John Schorne in the church at Binham” Richard Easingwold of … More

In Memoriam: Memorial Graffiti, a Paupers’ Graveyard &…a Black Dog?

‘Rattle his bones over the stones, He’s only a pauper who nobody owns’ Well known ditty or saying (19th century?) … More

In the palm of your hand….protection from the Virgin?

Left: Marian mark on the font at St George’s church, Crowhurst. Right: the ceases in some people’s hands bear a … More

Baddesley Clinton: New Evidence for the Deployment of Apotropaics at an Elite Residence

Gatehouse to Baddesley Clinton Hall, a number of apotropaic marks can be found on the walls of the entrance passage. … More

Medieval Women: In Their Own Words Pt.1. Birthing Girdle (15th century).

‘Encounter the women of medieval Europe through their own words, visions and experiences, in an exhibition like no other.  Discover … More

Baddesley Clinton Hall: The Deployment of Apotropaics in an Elite Residence

South elevation, view to the north-east. Photo © Wayne Perkins 2024. Baddesley Clinton Hall is a medieval moated site (List … More

Cats In the Walls

One had a lucky escape from the walls of Waltham Abbey..the other one, not so much! I am of course, … More

Night at the Museum & Abbey Gatehouse: the Concealed Revealed

On Saturday 3rd August 2024 I will be presenting an illustrated talk on the ‘The Mysterious Graffiti found in the … More

‘Sir John Schorn Returns to Binham Priory, Norfolk’

Saturday, 25th May 2024 An Illustrated talk by Wayne Perkins, followed by a perambulation of the remains of Binham Priory … More