A mediaeval burglary : $b A lecture delivered at the John Rylands Library on the 20th January, 1915

"A Mediaeval Burglary: A Lecture Delivered at the John Rylands Library on the 20th January, 1915" by T. F. Tout is a compelling retelling of an actual medieval crime, turning a historical lecture into a window into 14th-century England. It tells the story of Richard of Pudlicott, a man driven by misfortune to infiltrate the king’s treasury at Westminster Abbey in 1303. The narrative unveils the chaos and negligence within the abbey, which sat beside the royal palace, highlighting the surprising ease with which Pudlicott carried out his audacious plan. As the tale unfolds, the listener learns about the pursuit that led to Pudlicott’s capture. His story isn't just about a simple theft; it showcases a time's judicial processes and questionable ethical standards.