Dr Christopher Monk Email & Phone Number

Manchester, United Kingdom

I work with professionals in the heritage sector and creative industries, advising clients on medieval culture in England, translating, interpreting and contextualising medieval manuscripts, texts and artwork. Specialisms: medieval manuscripts; Old/Middle English, medieval Latin; Bayeux Tapestry; medieval food/cookery; sex & marriage; Anglo-Saxon laws; monastic culture; Beowulf; medieval monstersI maintain an active academic research profile and work regularly with medieval manuscripts, both digitally and '​in the flesh'​. Consultant for: ROCHESTER CATHEDRAL (2023)Beauty and the BeastsExhibition featuring British Library manuscriptsConsultant, content writer, online material https://www.rochestercathedral.org/beastsROCHESTER CATHEDRAL (2017-2023)Translating Textus Roffensis, C12th 'Book of Rochester', a compilation of Old English & Latin laws, charters & other records, c.600-c.1150. Providing interpretive material for the Cathedral's website and exhibitions in The Crypt.CLIVE NOLAN (2020)Old English lyrics for album, Song of the Wildlands. Released Sept 1, 2021: https://clivenolan.hearnow.com/FUZZY DUCK (2019)Old English translation; voiceover for animation.DRAGONSHEAD PRODUCTIONS (2017-18)TV historian: Viking Dead (Medieval Dead franchise) UKTV Yesterday, UK premiere 31 July 2018.ROCHESTER CATHEDRAL (2017)Pages of England: public lecture; workshops for volunteer staff.SALIX GAMES (2017)Providing historical research and points of reference for adventure game (April 2019).ROCHESTER CATHEDRAL (2016)Exploring the lives of Rochester's medieval monks through cathedral's C13th Customs Book.THE SALARIYA BOOK COMPANY (2015)You Wouldn't Want to Be an Anglo-Saxon Peasant. Historical consultant for children's illustrated book in flagship series.ROCHESTER CATHEDRAL (2013-2015)'Hidden Treasures, Fresh Expression'​ (Heritage Lottery Fund). Primary researcher, translator, voiceover for 'turning-the-pages' medieval book and short film.

Manchester, United Kingdom

My YouTube channel showcases modern adaptations of medieval recipes from Richard II's official cookery book, Fourme of Cury, created by Richard's master cooks, as well as recipes from other medieval cookery collections (English, French, northern European, Arabic).My website delves into the historical details of medieval dishes, exploring ingredients, names and methods of medieval recipes.I'm writing a book, Fourme of Cury or How to Cook: Richard II's Cookery Treatise. It includes the full text and modern translation of Fourme of Cury as well as an extensive commentary and a compendium of all ingredients, methods and equipment mentioned in this medieval treasure.

Manchester, United Kingdom

I have lectured on medieval literature (including Beowulf, Chaucer, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight); Old English language; medieval marriage, sex and sexuality; women in early medieval England; medieval monsters in art and literature; medieval manuscripts; early English narrative art; early medieval English penitentials; medieval Old Testament literature; and the Bible in early medieval England.

Manchester, United Kingdom

The overarching focus of these roles was to widen opportunities for higher education. To that end, between 2002 and 2005, I visited various local secondary schools to engage with students who had no family history of university education, and I worked as part of a team delivering educational programmes at university open days. I also delivered talks to mature students at Bury College, where I studied myself as a mature student. During this period, I was also employed as team leader/mentor at four residential summer schools for year 11 students. This rewarding work involved helping teams of students to work together in carrying out an innovative and challenging group project. In 2006, I was employed as an Instructor, creating and delivering the summer school's English Literature strand, entitled 'Jane Austen and Issues of Class'. In addition to these residential schools, I also supervised teams of primary school students at several non-residential summer schools at the Manchester Museum, where the focus was the history and culture of the Egyptians.

Phd, English (Early Medieval English Studies)

My doctoral research was an interdisciplinary study of sexual discourses and behaviours in early medieval England, with particular.

Ma Medieval And Early Modern English, Distinction

Ba English Language And Literature, English Language And Literature, General, First Class