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Discover the real history of Sherwood Forest, its infamous outlaws, and the remarkable women behind its legends in our webinar series.
Join Sherwood Forest Trust for Fireside Talks, a series of three fascinating online talks exploring the history, legends and people of Sherwood Forest.
From the landscape that helped shape the Robin Hood legend to the real-life outlaws who roamed the Forest and the remarkable women who played their part in its history, guest speakers will bring Sherwood’s past to life.
Hosted by Helen from Sherwood Forest Trust, each hour-long webinar features an engaging expert speaker, with a live Q&A giving you the chance to ask questions and learn more.
The programme includes:
Wednesday 20th January, 7pm - 8pm. The Landscape That Made a Legend with Andy Gaunt of Mercian Archaeology, exploring how Sherwood Forest was formed, managed and protected.
Wednesday 27th January, 7pm - 8pm. The Hooded Men: Real-Life Outlaws of Sherwood with author David Pilling, uncovering the brutal history behind the outlaw legends.
Wednesday 3rd February, 7pm - 8pm. From Outlaws to Queens: The Women of Sherwood Forest with historian Sharon Bennett Connolly, discovering the remarkable women woven into Sherwood’s story.
Talks take place online, with recordings available to ticket holders afterwards, so you can catch up if you can't make it live.
Come along, settle in and discover a different side to the history of Sherwood Forest, in the run-up to Sherwood Forest Day.