Margery Kempe’s Book
A factsheet on Margery Kempe, the visionary, and the book she composed about her experiences.
Isabella of France’s Seal
A factsheet on the seal of Isabella of France - as well as two badges made to ridicule her.
Bridget of Sweden’s Books
A factsheet on Bridget of Sweden, saint, writer, pilgrim and traveller.
Joanna of Castile’s Book of Hours
A factsheet on Joanna of Castile's illuminated Book of Hours.
Herbal Treatise
A factsheet on a late medieval medical treatise on plants.
Shajar al-Durr Resource Pack
A resource pack on Shajar al-Durr, the slave who became sultana of Egypt and Syria, including a short biography, primary source extracts and a reading list.
Eleanor of Castile’s Statue
A factsheet on one of the statues depicting Eleanor of Castile, queen of England, from the Eleanor Crosses built by her husband. Edward I, in memory of her.
Herrad of Hohenbourg and the ‘Garden of Delights’
A factsheet on a book composed by Herrad, abbess of Hohenbourg.
Melisende of Jerusalem Resource Pack
A resource pack with biography, primary source extracts and reading list on Melisende of Jerusalem.
Eleanor of Aquitaine’s Charter
A factsheet on a charter made by Eleanor of Aquitaine to Fontevraud Abbey.