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 provided.

Lost beneath the bustling streets of Clerkenwell, this most venerable of water sources was re-discovered 100 years ago in 1924. First recorded in 1183 as a ‘place of popular resort’, Clerks’ Well became renowned for its mystery plays which saw multitudes of students descend for days to watch and participate in plays about saints and miracles. Join us to discover more about the eponymous ‘Clarkes well’ and find out why in 1400 the Constable of the vill of Clerkenwell was called in for crowd control.

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

Click here to book via Eventbrite or call us on 020 7324 4005.