Students from Brock University in Canada, will visit the Isle of Man this week as part of a 10 day study trip on the Viking and Medieval Kingdom in the heart of the Irish Sea.
Under the guidance of Professor Andrew McDonald, the students will travel to the island to meet local experts who will share their knowledge of the Kingdom of Man and the Isles.
Professor Andrew McDonald is a regular visitor to the Island and a popular speaker on the Kingdom of Man and the Isles.
Canadian students
Whilst on the Island, McDonald will deliver an illustrated public talk “Women in the Medieval Kingdom of Man and the Isles”.
Professor McDonald will draw attention to the few females who appear in contemporary sources for the kingdom, particularly the Chronicles whilst providing important new insights into the dynamic interactions of gender, power and historical writing.
The visit will begin at the Manx Museum where the group will tour the galleries, meet curators and enjoy behind the scenes access to the museum collections.
They will the journey through the Manx countryside to visit the Island’s heritage sites from the Viking and Medieval eras, including castles, cathedrals, churches, monasteries and fortifications.
Anthea Young, Education Services Officer for Manx National Heritage said: “It is set to be an amazing trip for the students, who will also enjoy the Island’s scenic beauty and more recent heritage, including the Douglas Promenade, Manx Electric Railway and Steam Railways, Laxey Wheel and Snaefell.”
The students arrive on the island on May 19 and Professor McDonald’s talk will take place on May 23 at the Manx Museum in Douglas from 6pm until 7:30pm.
Tickets cost £10, available here.
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