Join Lucy and Ellie in the second part of their deep dive into the history of medieval sex workers in London and Surrey ー the Winchester Geese. In this episode, Lucy and Ellie discuss the Geese’s legacy in the modern era.
Lucy Coleman Talbot sheds light on the role of the Bishops of Winchester, as well as the suffering endured by medieval sex workers and how we know their story from a graveyard.
Throughout the Winchester Cathedral’s history, hundreds of people have made their mark on its walls. From the sophisticated to the lewd and rude, Dr Cindy Wood reveals the stories behind the carvings.