Lunchtime Talks: Nicholaa de la Haye, England’s Forgotten Heroine
I will be speaking about Nicholaa de la Haye – at HER castle!
I am very happy to announce that Lincoln Castle have brought back their wonderful Lunchtime Talks program for 2026 and they have asked ME! to give a talk about my favourite medieval heroine and Lincoln Castle’s own Nicholaa de la Haye.
The constable of Lincoln Castle for more than 50 years, Nicholaa faced down three sieges and was created sheriff of Lincolnshire in her own right. During the First Barons’ War, in the aftermath of Magna Carta, and following the death of King John, Nicholaa helped the great William Marshal defeat the rebel barons and send their French allies home. Acting ‘manfully’ and ‘without thinking of anything womanly,’ Nicholaa was the woman who saved England.
Nicholaa was amazing!
Date: 11 April 2026
Time: 1-2pm
Place: Lincoln Castle
And at only £5 a ticket, with a complimentary cup of tea or coffee, what have you got to lose?
Places are limited, so book early. To book your ticket, just CLICK HERE!
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I’ve loved my visits to Lincoln Castle (and the Cathedral). Good luck with the talk; I’m sure it’ll go well.
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Thank you Brenda. It is a wonderful city xx
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Sounds like an amazing woman! I wish I lived in the UK so I could attend an event like this. Alas! I’m just too far away in California.
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Thanks Jules. If you ever make it to Lincoln, I’ll give you the talk and show you around. Best wishes, Sharon xx
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