Discover more about the Order of St John, St John Ambulance and the history of Clerkenwell at our free Ten-Minute Talk and Tea events which take place on the second Thursday of every month. Tea and biscuits will be provided. 

Before becoming Knights, the Hospitallers were healers, providing medical assistance to the pilgrims of Jerusalem – a tradition of care and compassion continued today by the modern Order. Monastic houses following this same doctrine formed around Europe, including the creation of several priories which welcomed women. What rules did they follow? And what was life like for these ‘Sisters of St John’? Join Project Librarian, Raphaëlle Goyeau, to explore how the Museum’s Historic Library can help us answer these questions and find out about some of the Prioresses who contributed to the history of the Order of St John.

This is a free event. Drop-ins welcome, or you can pre-register here. The event will take place in the Museum Galleries which are on ground level with step-free access throughout.