Earlier today, a notable meeting convened within Committee Room 1 of the historic House of Lords, bringing together a diverse assembly of secular and faith representatives.
The central focus of the discussion was an exploration of the enduring legacy of Sir Rowland Hill (d. 1561). The meeting uniquely sought to understand the intricate intersection of his significant theological work with the ancient, spiritual memory of St Erkenwald, the 7th-century Bishop of London.
This fascinating convergence of a key figure from the era of religious transformation (Hill) and a pivotal figure from London’s early ecclesiastical foundation (Erkenwald) provided fertile ground for considering how deep-rooted legacies, spanning millennia, continue to shape and inform public and spiritual life in the United Kingdom today.
