Talk: Behind the Scenes at the Saxon Church (Tickets available from 26th June)

The third talk in our series is by Rob Arkell and will be held on the 10th July at 7.30pm at the United Church in St. Margaret’s Street. Doors open 7.00pm.

The talk describes the history and structure of the Saxon Church of St Laurence and the restoration which followed its rediscovery, examining the relationships between Canon Jones, the vicar, and the Trustees and architects. It also summarises the latest research.

Rob has been a member of Bradford on Avon Museum Research Group since 2010. Since 2015 Rob has been involved in projects triggered by the Museum field names survey, including the Anglo Saxon Moot site, Bradford Leigh Fair and Rowley – Wittenham deserted medieval village. He took part in the geophysical survey of the Saxon Church in 2023.

Tickets on sale from 26th June: Members of the Museum Society & Preservation Trust £7, non-members £9, from Ex Libris bookshop, Shambles (cash only), or on the door (cash and card). A hot drink is included, and a book stall will be available at the end.