A notable address from October 2024, Tim Ashton spoke at the 813th Quit Rents Ceremony.
His talk, which focused on Sir Rowland Hill (d.1561), was officially recorded in the Salopian Magazine no. 175 – Summer 2025
Ashton’s address explored how Hill—a Shrewsbury School petitioner-founder—embodied the virtues of Plato’s Guardians amidst the chaos of Tudor England.
The speech highlighted Hill’s wisdom and his commitment to the common good, linking his life to the “dance of harmony” found in Shakespeare’s As You Like It.
This official record in the Salopian Magazine ensures that the insights from this significant address are preserved for the community.
