# Event Details - **Event Name**: A Hard and Grievous Battle With Dr Michael Walker - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 12:15 pm – Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 01:30 pm - **Event Description**: Step into Suffolk’s turbulent past and learn more about the siege of Haughley Castle and the Battle of Fornham in 1173About this EventA Hard and Grievous Battle With Dr Michael WalkerLecture abstract  Step back 850 years into Suffolk’s turbulent past with this gripping illustrated talk by historian Dr Mike Walker. Discover the dramatic story of the 1173 invasion - when rebel barons, Flemish mercenaries, and legendary figures like Hugh Bigod and Petronella of Leicester clashed in a fierce campaign that culminated in the forgotten Battle of Fornham. Packed with intrigue, betrayal, and supernatural legend - including the incorruptible body of Saint Edmund - this lecture brings to life a pivotal moment in England’s history. Hear the full story of a battle that helped shape the fate of Henry II’s reign - and explore the local landscapes where history was made. Copies of Dr Walker’s book A Hard and Grievous Battle will be available for purchase after the talk. BioDr Michael Walker studied History at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. He has held senior educational roles, including Headmaster of King Edward VI Grammar School and Felsted School, and lectured internationally, including at Cambridge’s Judge Business School. He has advised the Department for Education and served as European Director for the Round Square schools' network. Now based in Suffolk, he writes and broadcasts on local history and is a passionate speaker committed to making the past accessible to all.   - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bury-st-edmunds/a-hard-and-grievous-battle-with-dr-michael-walker/100001610565427549 - **Event Categories**: performances, art, theatre, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fa-hard-and-grievous-battle-with-dr-michael-walker-tickets-1610565427549 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Bury St Edmunds - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: University and Professional Development Centre - **lat**: 52.2524245 - **long**: 0.6965165999999999 - **full address**: University and Professional Development Centre, 73 Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: University Studies at West Suffolk College (https://allevents.in/org/university-studies-at-west-suffolk-college/22751881) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/477d406245463e8213cff6d263a9fee5075e04a1ec034eb5daa625c78cefcc0c-rimg-w1200-h835-dcbfc4be-gmir.jpg?v=1762023198 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/726cae6600c3ad209e7652b18dbe29c4ad879408fd44006cf035b8f03e717e70-rimg-w400-h400-dcd7dbd5-gmir.jpg?v=1762023197 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 12:15 pm - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** University and Professional Development Centre, 73 Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 GBP - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** University Studies at West Suffolk College - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** performances, art, theatre, entertainment - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about A Hard and Grievous Battle With Dr Michael Walker ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "A Hard and Grievous Battle With Dr Michael Walker", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/477d406245463e8213cff6d263a9fee5075e04a1ec034eb5daa625c78cefcc0c-rimg-w1200-h835-dcbfc4be-gmir.jpg?v=1762023198", "startDate": "2025-11-15", "endDate": "2025-11-15", "url": "https://allevents.in/bury-st-edmunds/a-hard-and-grievous-battle-with-dr-michael-walker/100001610565427549", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "University and Professional Development Centre", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "73 Western Way", "postalCode": "IP33 3SP", "addressLocality": "Bury St Edmunds", "addressRegion": "EN", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "52.2524245", "longitude": "0.6965165999999999" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Step into Suffolk’s turbulent past and learn more about the siege of Haughley Castle and the Battle of Fornham in 1173", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "2025-11-15", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/bury-st-edmunds/a-hard-and-grievous-battle-with-dr-michael-walker/100001610565427549" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "url": "https://allevents.in/bury-st-edmunds/a-hard-and-grievous-battle-with-dr-michael-walker/100001610565427549", "price": 0, "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "University Studies at West Suffolk College", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/university-studies-at-west-suffolk-college/22751881", "description": "University Studies at West Suffolk College is an exciting and friendly university experience, offering degrees and HNC/HNDs in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. 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