History Alive | Meet the Medievals History Alive Come and hear our 10 minute History Alive talks from our costumed guides as they re-enact characters from the medieval Abbey. Meet, amongst others, Thomas Radcliffe talking about his Alban Bun and Brother Infirmarian introducing you to his Herb Gardens. Ask them anything you’ve ever wondered about life during the medieval times! No need to book - just come inside. You never know who might be waiting to meet you.