Licoricia of Winchester rose from obscurity to become the most successful female financier in early 13th-century England. She was a businesswoman, single mother and a favourite of the royals, her life spanned seven decades and was filled with dramatic highs and tragic lows. In this online lunchtime lecture, author Rebecca Abrams explores the story of Licoricia and the Jews of medieval England, within the context of political unrest and rising antisemitism.

This talk was originally due to take place in person in Winchester, but has been reconfigured for an online audience.

This session is part of our season exploring Jewish heritage in southern England, with a series of alternating lunchtime lectures on Zoom (free, but donations appreciated) and day trips (£65-£72.50) that delve into the Jewish history of Sussex, Hampshire, Kent and Buckinghamshire. This series is run in partnership with Jewish Renaissance.

For more information and to book:

https://www.jewishrenaissance.org.uk/events/jewish-heritage-in-southern-england