Medieval Study Day - Warburton

St Werburgh's Church, Warburton, Greater Manchester
Date:
6th May 2017
Price:
£20.00 - booking details below

A study day exploring medieval culture, with fascinating talks and an afternoon concert


Talks will include:

  • Local Medieval Architecture
  • Artefacts of Folk Magic
  • Pilgrimage in England

There will also be a display of herbs used in the medieval period.

The afternoon will end with a concert by Roger Child (lute, and other instruments) and Sasha Johnson Manning (soprano), performing music from the medieval to baroque periods.

The fee to attend is £20.00. Further details of the programme and a booking form are available from Honor Giles on 01925 758856, or [email protected]

Second Study Day at New St Werburgh's, 20th May 2017

There will be a second study day at the New Church of St Werburgh, Bent Lane, Warburton, Nr Lymm, WA13 9QT.

Talks will include:

  • A Millenium of Monasticism
  • Education for the masses
  • A history of Warburton Village School (including an exhibition)
  • The Victorian Way of Death

At 4.00pm there will be a celebration of Choral Evensong in the Victorian style, with visiting choir Ex Choro.

The fee to attend both days will be £35.00.

Contact Honor Giles for booking and more information on 01925 758856, or [email protected]

Contact:
Honor Giles
Telephone:
01925 758856

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