Believed to date from 1031, the Liber Vitae (the 'Book of Life') of New Minster and Hyde Abbey recorded the daily life of the New Minster and (after 1110) of Hyde Abbey.
We have on display a copy of the Liber Vitae, once in use in Hyde Abbey. The Liber Vitae is a fascinating medieval register documenting the daily life of the monastery. It also records the names of the monks who joined the monastery and of visitors and pilgrims visiting the New Minster (and later Hyde Abbey) on their pilgrimage to pay homage to St Swithun in Winchester Cathedral.
On one page of the book is a significant contemporary picture featuring both King Cnut and his second wife Queen Emma of Normandy.
(The original Liber Vitae is now in the British Library)
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Event Times
Saturday 14 September: 10:00am-3:00pm
Sunday 15 September: 12:00pm-3:00pm
Booking Information
Pre-booking: Not required.
Address & Directions
St Bartholomew's Church, King Alfred Place, Hyde, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DF.
There are a number of ways to find us:
1.) Hop on a King Alfred Bus (participating in the Heritage Open Day). There are regular free bus trips from the City centre to Hyde (approx 10 minutes) and back.
2.) Follow a City Walk to Hyde: Alfred's Final Journey (available from the Tourist Information Office).
3.) Nearby Car Parks: Coach Park SO23 7EL, Worthy Lane SO23 7AB, River Park SO23 7DQ, St Peter's SO23 7DD.
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