David Hammond, Military Historian, will tell us of the raid on St Nazaire in 1942 and Stephen’s link with Madley. We will also hear stories of local Madley people, with recordings of David Burman and Joyce Barrell made by John Dinnen. Donations to Madley Village Hall...
WEST HEREFORDSHIRE
Blanche Parry & Queen Elizabeth I
Blanche Parry was Queen Elizabeth I's confidante and the unique Bacton Altar Cloth was allowed to come to Bacton by the Queen presumably in memory of her friend. It is the only surviving example in the world, from the period, of direct embroidery. The white silk is...
Weapons and Arrows
Step back into the medieval world with an interactive talk and hands-on demonstration led by enthusiast and former re-enactor Lesley Arrowsmith. Discover the weapons used by medieval warriors, handle swords, try on chainmail and a helmet, and explore the different...
National Hero and Local People
David Hammond, Military Historian, will tell us of the raid on St Nazaire in 1942 and Stephen’s link with Madley. We will also hear stories of local Madley people, with recordings of David Burman and Joyce Barrell made by John Dinnen. Donations to Madley Village Hall...
Blanche Parry & Queen Elizabeth I
Blanche Parry was Queen Elizabeth I's confidante and the unique Bacton Altar Cloth was allowed to come to Bacton by the Queen presumably in memory of her friend. It is the only surviving example in the world, from the period, of direct embroidery. The white silk is...
Weapons and Arrows
Step back into the medieval world with an interactive talk and hands-on demonstration led by enthusiast and former re-enactor Lesley Arrowsmith. Discover the weapons used by medieval warriors, handle swords, try on chainmail and a helmet, and explore the different...