Where better to enjoy a medieval festival than in the grounds of a 15th century castle? Herstmonceux Castle, near Hastings in the south of England, is the setting for the annual England's Medieval ...

who used monasteries as a source of healthcare and support in times of need. The Church remained an important institution in England, but some of its influence had diminished.

You might think that the only people in medieval and early modern England were Normans, Anglo- Saxons and Vikings. You might believe no space existed for Africans in that society. But we now know ...