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The Real Dick Whittington

TURN AGAIN

The real life story of Dick Whittington

Wednesday 21st October

10.30-3.30 pm

(Bob Massey)

1 DAY COURSE £20.00

Dick Whittington: The Man Behind the Legend

Join Bob Massey as we uncover the true story of Dick Whittington and discover how history and legend became intertwined over the centuries.

The real Dick Whittington was Richard Whittington (c.1354–1423), a wealthy medieval merchant, philanthropist and politician. Far from being the poor orphan boy of the famous tale, he was born into a prosperous Gloucestershire family before travelling to London to build an extraordinary career in trade.

Discover how Richard Whittington rose to become Lord Mayor of London not three times, as the legend suggests, but an astonishing four times, leaving a lasting legacy that can still be seen today.

This fascinating one-day course separates fact from fiction and reveals how, in many ways, the real Richard Whittington was even more remarkable than the legend.

Thank you for your interest in our course! You can easily book your spot with us directly, by phone or visiting in person at the N.M.I.
or by emailing us at the address below. We look forward to assisting you!
learning@nmi1837.com

The Real Dick Whittington

Thank you for your interest in our course! You can easily book your spot with us directly, by phone or visiting in person at the N.M.I. or by emailing us at the address below. We look forward to assisting you! learning@nmi1837.com

Thank you for your interest in our course! You can easily book your spot with us directly, by phone or visiting in person at the N.M.I.
or by emailing us at the address below. We look forward to assisting you!
learning@nmi1837.com