Conference: ‘‘Filth and health’: hygiene and sanitation in the Middle Ages’, Great Hall at Barts Hospital, London, Friday 26 Jun 2026

The British Archaeological Association, the Friends of Barts Heritage and the Friends of Great St Bartholomew are delighted to invite you to this event on Friday, 26 June 2026 in aid of the fundraising campaign for new loos at the church of Great St Bartholomew and in memory of Professor Peter Fergusson.

The conference will begin in the newly restored Great Hall at Bart’s Hospital at 11 a.m. (registration from 10.30 a.m.), and will be followed by a drinks reception (with a paid bar) at 5.30 p.m. in the Cloisters of the church.

The fee is £30. Tea and biscuits will be provided in the afternoon tea break, but delegates should find their own lunch. There are many suitable places in Smithfield. 

Speakers will include Dr Jeremy Ashbee, Dr Alex Buchanan, Professor David Carpenter, Dr David Harrison, Dr Piers Mitchell, Julian Munby, Will Palin and Professor Carole Rawlcliffe.

All funds raised by the event will go towards The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Great St Bartholomew’s (charity no. 1163024) 900th appeal. 

Please book here the Great Barts Website.

Find out more about the conference on the BAA website.