Syon Abbey is well known for its extensive libraries and its close relationships with London printers and late-medieval nobility. Julia King argues that the Syon Abbesses played a much more active role in the development of Syon’s social and bibliographical networks than has been previously allowed, telling a story of womens’ agency and leadership at England’s only Birgittine monastery.

This event will also be streamed via Zoom; for the link please email Sarah Cusk (address below).