You Must Follow
Another Plan

Forthcoming Project

"You Must Follow Another Plan" is a quote from an English medieval adventure story in which young adults action agency in their lives through undertaking an intrepid journey across Europe.

ExploreTheArch’s early career team hope to mark the millennial anniversaries of the births of a generation of inspirational medieval women, historical figures who overcame challenges through leadership and change-making. It’s a ‘herstory' that connects across a thousand years to contemporary experience and links England to many areas of Europe.

Literature of the period details inspirational journeys across Europe, filling gaps where the history is incomplete. In accessing the rich potential of the intersections of medieval literature and history, the diverse team will be supported to offer a relevant medieval story of agency to young adults who currently don’t have relatable entry points.

The relocated Ukrainian community in East Sussex will be the community foregrounded in this project recognising the significant medieval connections with the Kievan Run Kingdom; English Heritage at Pevensey Castle and 1066 Abbey and Battlefield are confirmed as venue partners.

Collaboration with cultural and heritage groups in Ukraine, should funding be confirmed, will enrich this project with international insights. Image: International partner: Nakshatra, Ukraine.

EUNIC London confirms facilitation of this community arts project. The Cyprus High Commission, Goethe Institut London, Lithuanian Embassy and Polish Cultural Institute additionally confirm support as does The International Marie de France Society. University of British Columbia Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies, Vancouver, have supported with an honoraria bursary through a collaboration with the International Courtly Literature Society 2023 conference.

Find this project at the International Conference on Medieval Studies in May 2025.