Monuments in norwich churches

As is well known, Norwich is blessed with many medieval churches, a fine Norman cathedral, and several other distinctive places of worship such as the Octagon Chapel in Colegate. On this course Professor Christopher Joby discusses some of the many monuments and gravestones housed in these churches and the funerary inscriptions incised on them. A striking feature of these monuments and inscriptions is their diversity. Some depict the deceased recumbent, whilst others show them kneeling and in one case at least standing. The material from which they are made also varies. Professor Joby pays special attention to funerary inscriptions and explores questions such as who wrote them, why they wrote them, and why they are written in different languages. Some are in English or Latin, whilst others are in both. Monuments to Dutch Strangers are in Dutch, whilst the Suckling monument in St. Andrew’s has inscriptions in five languages. This promises to be a fascinating morning of discovery about Norwich’s rich collection of tomb monuments. 

Certificate in Christian Studies:
In-depth option in subject area 3, Church history


Tutor: Professor Christopher Joby
Date: Saturday 9 March 2024, 10am to 12.30pm, in Norwich Cathedral Library
Cost: £10 


To book please contact the NCCL Administration Team, NCCL@cathedral.org.uk, 01603 218443. PLEASE NOTE Cheques should be made payable to NORWICH CATHEDRAL

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