St Nicholas Priory is hosting a talk on Tuesday 13 February to raise funds for Exeter Historic Buildings Trust, the charity that takes care of the priory on behalf of the city.
The talk will cover the life and work of Roman Catholic priest George Oliver, humanitarian, antiquarian, author and Exeter historian, who lived in the former refectory wing of St Nicholas Priory from 1807 to 1861.
St Nicholas Priory. Photo: Hugh Llewelyn under Creative Commons license.
Grade I listed St Nicholas Priory was founded in 1087 by William of Normandy.
Following the dissolution of the monasteries its remaining buildings became a prominent Elizabethan town house.
It was subsequently subdivided into several smaller houses and business premises before being restored and becoming a museum in 1916.
George Oliver, The Forgotten Humanitarian of Exeter is at 6.30pm on Tuesday 13 February 2024 at St Nicholas Priory in Mint Lane. Tickets cost £15 including refreshments.
Visit the St Nicholas Priory website for more information and to book tickets.
