Talk : The Story of the Modern Matthew at Winterbourne Medieval Barn

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Clive Burlton tells the story of the modern Matthew – one of the most iconic symbols of Bristol's age of discovery, and of its trading and seafaring heritage.

She is a faithful representation of the ship used by John Cabot when he discovered Newfoundland in 1497. Built by Bristol shipwrights to mark the 500th anniversary of Cabot's discovery, in 1997 she re-enacted the original voyage across the North Atlantic, following the same course and carrying the same number of crew, and taking the same time to complete the crossing.

Who had the idea to build the modern ship? How was she designed and built? What was it like to sail the North Atlantic in a tiny wooden ship? Clive Burlton answers these and many more questions as he tells her story and shows archive film footage.

Clive will also be bringing a selection of books on local interest subjects from Bristol Books, including his own book on The Matthew of Bristol, which audience members will be able to browse before the talk and during the interval. These books will also be available to purchase on the night with a percentage of sales generously donated back to Winterbourne Medieval Barn.

Doors and bar open from 6:30pm. Cash and card payments accepted.
Free parking on site.

Tickets
£7.50

Book online direct on Ticketsource or via the Barn website.

For further details about Winterbourne Medieval Barn Trust see www.winterbournebarn.org.uk
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