Joan of Arc’s Signature
A factsheet on several objects associated with Joan of Arc including a letter signed by Joan herself.
Hildegard of Bingen Making Music
A factsheet on Hildegard of Bingen, abbess, polymath and composer.
Eleanor Cobham’s Golden Chalice
A factsheet on objects associated with Eleanor Cobham, duchess of Gloucester and accused witch.
Maria Moriana’s Petition for Freedom
A factsheet on Maria Moriana, an immigrant and enslaved woman in fifteenth century London, who petitioned the mayor for her freedom.
Empress Matilda’s Seal
A factsheet on Empress Matilda's foundation charter of Bordesley Abbey, one that survives with her seal still attached.
Prioress Lucy’s Mortuary Roll
A factsheet on Prioress Lucy of Hedingham's mortuary roll.
Philippa of Hainault’s Marriage Contract
A factsheet about Philippa of Hainault and her marriage contract with Edward III, king of England.
Trotula
A factsheet concerning the Trotula, a medieval medical treatise attributed to Trota of Salerno, a twelfth-century female physician.
Birthing Girdle
A factsheet on birthing girdles: what they were and what they were used for.
British Library Digitised Manuscripts
The British Library have digitised and made available online a number of manuscripts owned by and relating to medieval women.