Tales of the Celebrity Hermit

St Robert’s life told through the eyes of those who loved, revered and grew to respect him. His mother, his faithful steward, his benefactor, the local sheriff and even the King of England enter the stage and leave it changed. When alive, Robert of Knaresborough was a name that was revered across Europe. Today he is an ancient figure, faintly sketched in a shady corner of the consciousness of residents and visitors to Knaresborough, North Yorkshire. These stories bring his impact, and relevance, to centre stage for a market town that is proud of its history, and perhaps also to a wider audience.