One of the popular works in the English language, prior to the invention of the printing press, is the Middle English poem, “The Prick of Consciousness.” This 14th-century tome consists of over 900 lines and pertains to humans who are seeking forgiveness, or penance, over enduring the wrath of the impending apocalypse. It also relates to the metaphysical feeling of experiencing guilt through touch or other sensory methods. Situated on the south bank of the River Ouse is the Grade I listed building of All Saints North Street (The Shrine…
