Thursday 20th August 2026
Warminster Library & Museum
Meet the author: Professor Oliver Creighton
Warminster Library, Thursday 10 September, 6pm
The charging knight is one of the Middle Ages’ most powerful images—and at its heart stood the warhorse. Discover how these remarkable animals shaped warfare and aristocratic identity as Professor Oliver Creighton (University of Exeter) explores their evolution, drawing on the ground-breaking research behind his acclaimed book and featured on BBC’s Digging for Britain.
“Truly a seminal body of work” — Aleksander Pluskowski, Antiquity
Book of the Year — Current Archaeology and History Today
Originally from near Warminster, Creighton is a leading expert on medieval castles, landscapes, and warfare. He has authored ten books and over sixty academic works, and has appeared on Castles: Britain’s Fortified History, Mysteries of the Bayeux Tapestry, Digging for Britain, and Time Team.
Tickets are £3 and available from Warminster Library 01985 216022, book early to avoid disappointment.
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