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Course intent

Start your Friday morning with an engaging lecture as we delve into Matilda of Boulogne’s impressive fight to support and free her husband, King Stephen during the civil war.

What will I learn?

Join us as we look at the life of Matilda of Boulogne, the wife of King Stephen (1135-1154). A formidable force, she was one of Stephen’s most active and staunch supporters throughout his long struggle with their cousin the Empress Matilda. Queen Matilda played an unusually active role for a woman of the period and when her husband was captured, she proved herself an effective general who managed to force the Empress to release Stephen.

Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

This lecture is for everyone.

As our courses are taught in English, please contact us if you have any concerns about your level of English.

What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

We recommend bringing paper and pen so you can make notes.

What can I do when I finish the course?

Learners may wish to further their knowledge by attending other courses in aspects of history.

Additional Information

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol, please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class.

We value and support equality, diversity and inclusion by promoting fairness and respect at all times.

How to enrol

Our courses are for adult learners aged 19 or over. If you are under 19, please call 0300 200 1044.

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