John of Gaunt and Kathryn Synford: A Medieval Love Affair

John of Gaunt, third son of King Edward III was a military leader, powerful politician, and patron of Geoffry Chaucer, but he is perhaps best known for his twenty-five-year long relationship with Kathryn Swynford. This day school examines the career of John of Gaunt, his connections with Knaresborough Forest, and his relationship with Kathryn Swynford. Was this relationship ‘one of the greatest and most remarkable love stories’? Or did they eventually marry for the sake of their four illegitimate children?

• Tutor: Gillian Waters MA PGDip PGCE
• Term: Spring
• Day: Saturday
• Start Date: 05 March 2022
• Time: 10am-1pm
• No. of weeks: 1
• Full fee: £25

This course will be delivered via Zoom. Students joining the course will need access to a computer, laptop or tablet with a microphone (essential) and a webcam (desirable) as well as a reliable broadband connection.

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