Earlier today, we welcomed a photography team to Soulton Hall for a major forthcoming journal feature focused on interiors. This was not a shoot in the style of typical commercial home magazines; instead, the production turned its attention toward the most sensitive and sober parts of our heritage. The quiet brickwork of the manor became the center of a deliberate editorial production that moved away from high-fashion aesthetics to focus entirely on the Tudor prayer room of old Sir Rowland Hill—a space that is peaceful, yet born from an era defined by abuse, violence, fear, and the profound promise of sanctuary.
The upcoming article has taken a massive amount of care, preparation, and highly skilled writing to properly share the deep legacy of Erkenwald and the remarkable Ædicule itself. Rather than serving as a mere backdrop for something else, this exceptional, architecturally framed space is the core subject being shared with the world. The journal photography looks to capture the classical lines and timeless structure of the Ædicule as it sits within the room.
The Aedicule in Soulton Hall at night
The team relied on the natural light filtering into the space, capturing the soft shadows and direct sunbeams that have crossed these specific stones for centuries. Styling choices remained intentionally minimal and assured, allowing the rich history, the intellectual legacy, and the thoughtful geometry of the room to speak for itself without distraction.
The creative director noted that there is an undeniable gravity to the space, and that the presence of the Ædicule dictates a slower, more deliberate approach to the camera work. The forthcoming spread shares the quiet brilliance of this hidden architecture, offering readers a thoughtful look at heritage, continuity, and reflection when the full feature debuts in next month’s issue.
