Mansfield Museum is to host a talk by James Wright, senior archaeologist of the Museum of London Archaeology, to mark the launch of his new book, A Palace For Our Kings – The history and archaeology of a mediaeval royal palace in the heart of Sherwood Forest.

The event on Friday, 24th June, at 2pm, is free but booking is essential, contact 01623 463088 or [email protected]

The book will be available to buy for £20 on the day.

The book looks at the royal palace at King’s Clipstone. Between the 12th and 15th centuries.

The palace was visited by eight kings who held parliament, Christmas feasts and tournaments; were visited by the king of Scotland, a papal envoy and traitorous barons; built a fortification, great hall and a stable for two hundred horses; went hunting, drank wine and conceived a prince; listened to storytellers, poets and singers.