An Evening with Amy Jeffs: English Saints
Immerse yourself in the world of the English saints with this fascinating talk from medieval art and culture specialist Amy Jeffs.
Surrounded by nearly 100 depictions of saints in the unique setting of the Lady Chapel, Amy Jeffs will reveal how this medieval fascination influenced our culture over the centuries. Hear the legendary stories behind some of our nations significant saints and discover how they have influenced the history of our capital while sitting metres from St Edward the Confessor’s tomb, an active site of religious pilgrimage.
Copies of Saints will be available for purchase and signing after this event.
About Amy Jeffs
Amy Jeffs is an author and artist who specialises in medieval art and culture. Her first book, Storyland: A New Mythology of Britain, was a Sunday Times bestseller, shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year and named a Times Historical Fiction Book of the Year. Her second book, Wild: Tales from Early Medieval Britain, explores an old idea of the wilderness through medieval stories of outcasts, monsters and the natural world. Saints: Legends of Heroes, Humans and Magic is her third book. She has a PhD in Art History from Corpus Christi College, Cambridge.
Ticketing information
This event does not include entry to Westminster Abbey. We recommend looking at the Visit us pages to plan a visit during opening hours.
Age suitability
This event is for adults and young people over the age of 16, please see our family pages for information and events to explore this theme as a family.
Timings
You are welcome to attend Evensong in Westminster Abbey at 5:00pm before the talk.Doors will open at 6:30pm and the talk will begin at 7:00pm. This will be followed by an audience Q&A from 7:45pm and a book signing will take place until 8:30pm.
Access and security
Please be aware that the Lady Chapel is located up a flight of 12 medium-height steps.
Please have your ticket ready to show our staff (either printed or on your mobile phone).
On your arrival, your bag will be searched and we ask you not to bring any large items with you (for example suitcases, large backpacks or folding bicycles) as these will not be allowed inside and we are unable to store them for you.
The Abbey is committed to creating inclusive and accessible events for all. If you have any access requirements or questions about your visit, please contact us when booking. [email protected]
Filming and photography
Please note that filming and sound recording are not permitted in Westminster Abbey. See our photography policy for more information.
