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David Dunster Priest, Poet, Physician or Chancer?

HULL MINSTER, 10a - 11 King Street, Parish Centre, Hull, HU1 2JJ

12 May 2023

12:30pm

Family Friendly

Hull Minster presents David Dunster – Priest, Poet, Physician or “Chancer”? Cambridge, New England to Kingston upon Hull, England 1645-1696

Dunster was an enigma – a 17th Century Chancer!

Born in Cambridge New England

Son of a famous father

Convicted of a “heinous” Teenage misdemeanour

Packed off to England

Used his wits to be Ordained and practice as a Priest

Author of Acclaimed Religious Poetry

Author of a Medical Manuscript

Practiced as a Physician

Died in Hull England

The talk reveals his unusual life.

 

 

Venue Details

HULL MINSTER,
10a - 11 King Street,
Parish Centre,
Hull,
HU1 2JJ

01482 224460

office@hullminster.org

http://www.hullminster.org

At Hull Minster we have strong artistic roots with 700 years of cultural and artistic tradition. We encourage artists and performers as well as cultivating participation in the arts for city centre communities.

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Assistance Dogs

Blue-Badge Parking

Level Access

Wheelchair Access

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Wednesday
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Thursday
10am-4pm
Friday
10am-4pm
Saturday
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Sunday
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