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Worst jobs in history at Lindisfarne Priory

If you’ve ever struggled to get out of bed in the morning and feel like forgoing work in favour of a duvet day, those in current employment may feel a little more grateful for their cushy day in the office, as English Heritage unravels some of the worst jobs in history at an event at Lindisfarne Priory on 26 and 27 of July.

The sights and sounds of some of the worst jobs in medieval England will be brought to life by Guarderobe, the Tudor Travellers, Past Imagined and Discover History as they present their gruesome trades and crafts.

Jon Hogan, events manager for English Heritage said: “There are some pretty awful ingredients in these jobs and at this event you get up close and see for yourself how dreadful these jobs actually were. For those with an eye to becoming a knight, you can also meet a squire and hear tales of squire training or alternatively hear about the life of a Monk - awake before dawn every day!”

In case you are feeling unwell English Heritage’s medieval surgeon can show you his craft and knowledge of illness, disease and wounds. Visitors will also be able to see an array of medieval instruments and have the opportunity to see demonstrations of medieval burials. The re-enactors may even look for volunteers to try their practices on…

Visitors to Lindisfarne Priory on Holy Island are advised to check safe causeway crossing times before embarking upon their journey. For more information on the Worst Jobs in History event visit www.english-heritage.org.uk/lindisfarne.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Ruth Mitchell .