Building a Church out of Herring – Dr Tom Johnson

Date: Wed, 13 May 2026 · 17:00 - 18:00
Cost: Free
Venue: Rewley House (Lecture Theatre)
Address: 1 Wellington Square, Oxford, OX1 2JA, United Kingdom
Event page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1982783612159

Building a Church out of Herring – Dr Tom Johnson 🐟⛪

Dr Tom Johnson investigates the social and economic structures of a fifteenth‑century fishing community, revealing how shared labour, maritime resources, and local customs shaped both livelihoods and religious life.

What to expect:

  • ⚓ A window into medieval maritime communities
  • 📜 Fresh archival insights into shared labour and local economies
  • 🏛 A friendly, discussion‑based seminar