# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Longburton Carols and the West Galleries
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 04 Dec, 2025 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: The musical heritage and traditions of the West Galleries in Dorset churches date back to the 18th century. This talk, exploring the history, music and instruments of quires will include live music and opportunities to hear different settings to some familiar carols. Dorset writer, Thomas Hardy’s own family’s involvement and his use of quires in his prose and poetry will be considered.

About the speaker: Dr. Frances Eustace is an expert on historical musical instruments and a leading performer in the world of early music and historical dance. She will be joined by some local friends to sing and play.

Doors open from 1.30pm. Tickets: £5 on the door, to include tea and cake. Free entry for members of Sherborne Museum.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sherborne/longburton-carols-and-the-west-galleries/200028786189532
- **Event Categories**: live-music, music, art, literary-art, entertainment, performances
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 15

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Sherborne
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Digby Memorial Church Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne, DT9 3NL
- **lat**: 50.945619888906
- **long**: -2.5156127960278
- **full address**: Digby Memorial Church Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne, DT9 3NL, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Longburton Carols and the West Galleries
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/01c42d4824833b59590c15b2416bbd374cd8b8f5f48ae06fb941bfecac60589a-rimg-w1085-h761-dc342c1b-gmir?v=1764217713

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Longburton Carols and the West Galleries being held?
  - **A:** Longburton Carols and the West Galleries takes place on Thu, 04 Dec, 2025 at 02:00 pm to Thu, 04 Dec, 2025 at 02:00 pm at Digby Memorial Church Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne, DT9 3NL, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Longburton Carols and the West Galleries?
  - **A:** Longburton Carols and the West Galleries is organized by Sherborne Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Longburton Carols and the West Galleries is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sherborne, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Longburton Carols and the West Galleries sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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