The fact that Chaucer wrote in English (now referred to as Middle English), rather than French or Latin like many of his fellow writers, meant that ordinary folk could enjoy the Canterbury Tales ...

steps from the original Tabard Inn in "The Canterbury Tales." (Scott Tong/Here & Now) Scott Tong Co-Host, Here & Now Scott Tong joined Here & Now as a co-host in July 2021 after spending 16 years ...

with a staged reading of excerpts from “The Canterbury Tales” in an old tavern reminiscent of the Tabard Inn in London, where Chaucer’s book begins. Mary Feaster, a composer, and her band ...

but none loom as large as The Canterbury Tales. In the famous epic poem, which dates back to 1387, a group of around 30 pilgrims, including Chaucer, are traveling from the Tabard Inn in Southwark ...

With a name drawn from Chaucer’s “Canterbury Tales,” the original Tabard Inn opened its doors in 1922. Adjacent townhomes were incorporated in the late 20s and early 30s. During World War II ...

“For anyone who’s read the Canterbury Tales, the thing that stands out ... The route itself heads off from the site of the long-demolished Tabard Inn, Southwark, along the old Roman road ...

Six strangers meet in a tavern on their pilgrimage from London to Canterbury. How do they pass ... The host of the evening, the owner of the Tabard Inn, has promised a free meal to whomsoever ...

The fact that Chaucer wrote in English (now referred to as Middle English), rather than French or Latin like many of his fellow writers, meant that ordinary folk could enjoy the Canterbury Tales ...