Friar Maurice Investigates - The Hanged Man

Come with Friar Maurice as he leads you through the streets of Swansea in 1307.Wales is coming to terms with the conquest of Edward Longshanks just a quarter of a century ago, and many are not overly happy with Norman rule from London.
Against this backdrop the Lord of Gower William de Breos has a lot on his hands rebellious lords beneath him, an impatient king above and a headstrong wife in between. The best way to deal with rebels is to hang them as criminals, but when one of them gets up and walks away 21 days after he has been declared DEAD de Breos is really up against it. News reaches the Pope in Avignon and he sends in his top investigator, Friar Maurice of Pencoed, to discover the truth; but the friar needs your helpThe Hanged Man Murder, Mystery or Miracle?A murder mystery walking tour through Mediaeval Swansea led by Lighthouse Theatre..It was brilliant. A fascinating tour., Susan, Uplands, SwanseaTerrific event today. Friar Maurice was so entertaining and also informative. Daphne, Michigan, USAAlways entertaining and great story-telling. Karen, Brynmill, SwanseaThe Hanged Man tour was originally inspired by the Historical Map of Swansea and the Mumbles edited by Professor Helen Fulton and produced by the Historic Towns Trust.