The Palace Lectures: The Time Travelling Carpenter
‘King Pins, Bunglers, Caterpillars and Fornication?’
- Thursday, 13th February 2025
- 6pm – 7pm, Gates open 5.45pm
Jeff Loader (aka The Time Travelling Carpenter) delivers an entertaining and lively talk about the forerunner of modern table billiard games: Medieval Ground Billiards.
He presents his audience with historical clues and evidence, allowing them to investigate together whether a medieval game played on grass was indeed the precursor to the modern table game.
Jeff is a historical demonstrator and reenactor who has been sharing his passion for history with visitors to museums, historical events, and heritage centres for many years.
The Palace Lectures are a series of talks held throughout the year. Covering an assortment of intriguing and fascinating topics, the talks are delivered by historians, gardeners, and subject experts.
Tickets
- Adult – £5
- Student – £4
- Friend of the Palace – Free