The Life and Times of Katherine Swynford - Royal Mistress and Wife

A lunchtime talk by Penny Forsdyke on Katherine Swynford, her relationship with John of Gaunt and her family's role in medieval history.

Penny Forsdyke of the Friends of Lincoln Castle gives a lunchtime talk examining Katherine Swynford's life within the turmoil of the Hundred Years' War, the deposition of Richard II and the legitimisation of the 'Beaufort Bastards'. The talk explores her relationship with John of Gaunt and her ties to Lincoln Cathedral, and considers how her powerful children and grandchildren shaped the Wars of the Roses and the rise of the Tudors. Complimentary tea or coffee is included; capacity is limited and advance booking is essential.