Major research series promises unique Medieval journey

PA33/10 Internationally-renowned 'historical detective', Michael Wood, will launch a major new series of lectures, exhibitions, concerts and seminars on the Medieval era next week at The University of Nottingham. 'Accessing the Medieval' promises to be a compelling and illuminating programme of events at the University over the next two years. It's being launched by the Institute for Medieval Research and the Department of Manuscripts and Special Collections which looks after many important and celebrated items of Medieval origin within its extensive archives. The research series has been set up to explore the relationship between popular perceptions of the Middle Ages and academic research in this fascinating field of study. The inaugural event is a public lecture by Michael Wood called 'Saxons, Celts and Vikings, The Reign of Athelstan and the Creation of England'. It takes place at 6pm on Monday March 1 on University Park. Michael Wood is well known as a popular historian and TV documentary maker.