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SUMMARY:Preliminary Issue Trial Opening in NFU Mutual Group Action
DESCRIPTION:Case Name: \n\nSouth Farm Ltd & Others and\nInnventure Ltd & Others v. NFU Mutual\n\nCourt: \n\nHigh Court of Justice\, Business and Property Courts (Commercial Court)\n\nDate: \n\nTuesday\, 10 November 2026\n\nTime: \n\nAfternoon Session (Typically 2:00 PM)\n\nLocation: \n\nExpected to be The Rolls Building\, Fetter Lane\, London\n\nEvent Summary\nThis hearing marks the start of the substantive oral arguments in the Preliminary Issue Trial against NFU Mutual. After 1.5 days of judicial pre-reading (beginning Monday\, 9 November)\, the court will sit to determine critical legal questions regarding COVID-19 business interruption claims. \nWhy This is Significant\n\n\nSystemic Importance: This is one of the largest group actions against a single insurer\, representing over 100 venues (hospitality and farming businesses). \n\n\nKey Issues: The court will decide if NFU Mutual’s policy wordings—specifically the definition of an “incident”—cover the 2020 lockdowns. It will also address the AICOW (Additional Increased Cost of Working) provisions\, which could significantly increase the insurer’s total financial exposure. \n\n\nLong-Awaited: Policyholders have been seeking remedies for over half a decade; this trial follows a critical Case Management Conference held in December 2025 that joined the two largest claim groups together. \n\n\n\nSchedule at a Glance\n\n\n\nDate\nPhase\nDetail\n\n\n\n\nMon\, 9 Nov\nJudicial Reading\nCourt not in session; Judge reviewing evidence.\n\n\nTue\, 10 Nov (AM)\nJudicial Reading\nFinal pre-reading for the Bench.\n\n\nTue\, 10 Nov (PM)\nOpening Day\nSubstantive hearing commences.\n\n\n11 – 13 Nov\nOral Arguments\nEvidence and legal submissions continue.
URL:https://soultonhall.co.uk/event/preliminary-issue-trial-opening-in-nfu-mutual-group-action/
CATEGORIES:Civic Event
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SUMMARY:Mass\, Dominican Rite (in Latin) St. Erkenwald's Day
DESCRIPTION:Father Matthew Jervis will celebrate a Dominican Rite Mass in Latin on the feast day of Saint Erkenwald. Special authorization has been granted by Bishop Mark Davies of Shrewsbury for this liturgy. \nThis service takes place in the Prayer Room at Soulton Hall at 12noon. \nThis service takes place ahead of the ecumenical gathering scheduled at 2:00 PM . \nImportant Attendance Information\n\n\nTicketing: Because space in the room is limited\, free tickets are required and available via Eventbrite. \n\n\nHow to Book: Attendees need to email to request the booking link.
URL:https://soultonhall.co.uk/event/dominican-rite-in-latin/
CATEGORIES:Faith Event
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SUMMARY:Ecumenical Service for St. Erkenwald's Day
DESCRIPTION:A special ecumenical service of reflection and worship will be held to mark the November 2026 Feast Day of St. Erkenwald\, the patron saint of London at 2:00pm. \nThis inclusive service welcomes attendees from all faiths and denominations. \nThis event is part of the Hall’s ongoing commitment to ecumenism and the preservation of nationally significant religious heritage. \nThe 2026 November Erkenwald Service will be lead by Prior Matthew Jarvis\, O.P of St Dominic’s – The Rosary Shrine. \nThe Prayer Room in Soulton Hall has a small capacity of about 20\, and a certain number of places are already allocated\, but please get in touch if you would like to request a free ticket. \nThere will be light refreshments after the service\, also free. \n  \nThere is a an Eventbrigt page (requires requesting a password from Soulton Hall to access very limited free tickets).
URL:https://soultonhall.co.uk/event/ecumenical-service-for-st-erkenwalds-day/
CATEGORIES:Faith Event
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SUMMARY:The Vault is Open: Access Heritage Tours
DESCRIPTION:For centuries\, Soulton Hall has been more than a home; it is a coded message in stone\, designed by Sir Rowland Hill during a time of great peril. \nOur walls hold defiance\, sanctuary\, and the dawn of the Elizabethan Golden Age. \nJoin us for an intimate tour\, typically led by a member of the family. Should they be unavailable\, the tour will be led by one of our expert historians\, guaranteeing an authoritative and insightful experience. \nYou will step beyond the usual view to discover the building’s deeply layered\, sometimes secret\, heritage. These tours are your chance to unravel the truth\, stand in the footsteps of history\, and explore a tangible connection to the Tudor and Elizabethan periods. \nShakespeare\, Sanctuary\, and the Golden Age\nSoulton Hall is a tangible connection to the Tudor Period and the Elizabethan Golden Age. Sir Rowland\, a pivotal figure on the Privy Councils of four monarchs\, defied oppression by transforming his home into a clandestine base for work on publishing the Geneva Bible and the settelement it was delivered in to. \nThe house’s unique history and artistic network inspired William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy\, As You Like It. This connection is fndamental\, linking Soulton to the Lodge family and Thomas Lodge\, the writer of the source book\, Rosalynde (1590) and the dance of harmony that concludes the play. \nWhat You Will Explore on the Tour \nYour journey into the past includes unique access to: \n\nThe Concealed Chapel fivate family Prayer Room and Priest’s Hide\nThe ‘As You Like It‘ Dancing Pavement and the Rowland Hill Furniture\nA deeper sense of the Renaissance Codes woven into the structure\nThe Chess Court and Wren Steps\n\nThe tour concludes with a traditional cup of tea and a slice of cake\, offering time to reflect on the secrets you have unveiled. \nBooking Details and Availability\nJoin a popular Historic Houses Association Heritage Access House Tour. These special tours typically take place on select Sundays throughout the year. \nBooking is essential as spaces are strictly limited to preserve the intimate nature of the exploration. \nFollow the link below to view dates and book via the HHA site: \nhttps://www.historichouses.org/house/soulton-hall/visit/
URL:https://soultonhall.co.uk/event/hha-heritage-access-tour-3-2/2026-12-06/
LOCATION:Soulton Hall\, Soulton Hall\, Soulton Road\, Wem\, SHREWSBURY\, SY4 5RS\, UNITED KINGDOM\, Shrewsbury\, Shropshire\, SY4 5RS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Heritage Tour
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SUMMARY:Secrets of Soulton: Tudor Codes\, Shakespeare Connections\, and Heritage Tour
DESCRIPTION:Uncover Tudor codes\, hidden chapels\, and Shakespearean connections on a guided tour of Soulton Hall. Tea and cake included! \n\n\n\n\n“…I like this place. And could willingly waste my time in it.” \n– ‘AS YOU LIKE IT’\, William Shakespeare \n\n\n\n\nTom Holland described Soulton Hall as “one of the most amazing houses you will find anywhere in England” and an “amazing ongoing process of discovery” in a podcast dedicated soley to the codes and mysteries of this Tudor puzzle box. \nEpidaurus Court\, Soulton Hall\, with the Fereatry Sculpture protecting the Erkenwald site of memory \nOn this tour\, you will uncover the secrets inside Soulton Hall\, a historic Shropshire estate built by ‘Old’ Sir Rowland Hill\, the Tudor cyhper figure who inspired the hero of Shakespeare’s As You Like It. \nThis is the place where memory holds that the relics of Saint Erkenwald and the lost altar of Old Saint Paul’s found refuge\, where they survived the tumult of the Reformation and the destruction of the English Renaissance. \nSir Rowland was a key figure of the era\, helping lay the groundwork for the Elizabethan Golden Age while serving on the Privy Councils of Henry VIII\, Edward VI\, Mary I\, and Elizabeth I. He used Soulton Hall as a base for his most daring act: printing the Geneva Bible\, a revolutionary and dangerous translation of the time. \nThe house also offered sanctuary to people facing persecution and kept scholarly materials safe. \nThe famous Soulton Dancing Pavement – linked to the dance of harmony for 8 that closes the play \nThe architecture itself preserves history through a complex code recording early opposition to turmoil\, including details honoring Erkenwald\, the medieval patron of London. \nHidden elements throughout the design show how carefully people protected matters of conscience. \nThese include a concealed chapel space\, a prayer room and altar-niche sharing a window for the office of Tenebrae\, and a priest’s hide in the studiolo—potentially the oldest in England and designed for Protestants\, making the work extremely dangerous. \nThe St Paul altar at Soulton \nThis layout protected cultural treasures and texts from destruction during periods of iconoclasm. \nSir Rowland’s contacts and interests also reached the arts\, helping inspire William Shakespeare\, who was his cousin through Mary Arden. The setting and hidden life at Soulton Hall shaped the comedy As You Like It. Soulton was also the family home of the Lodge family before 1556\, linking the property to Thomas Lodge and his source book\, Rosalynde (1590). \n\n\n\n\nWhat the Tour Includes\n\nThe concealed chapel\nPriest’s hide\nRenaissance codes in the architecture\nThe chess court and Wren Steps\nThe As You Like It dancing pavement\nThe Rowland Hill furniture\nTea and cake\n\nTudor Prayer Room in Soulton Hall \nAccess Information\nThe Soulton Hall building presents some access challenges: \n\nThe main floor is reached via the Wren steps (seven shallow steps in a gravelled chess court).\nOnce inside Soulton Hall\, there are three tour rooms on the principal floor\, and the WCs require three more steps up.\nBasement rooms are reached down 13 stairs.\nAdditional rooms\, including the first gallery\, require a flight of 19 stairs.\nStep-free access is available to outdoor spaces\, an accessible WC\, and a meeting room on the ground floor of Soulton Court. The historic Moot Hall in that building is up 16 stairs.\n\nCancellation Policy\nIf you cancel more than two weeks before the tour\, you receive a full refund minus any Eventbrite booking fees. If you cancel less than 14 days before the tour\, refunds are only available if the ticket can be resold. If we cancel the tour at any time\, you receive a full refund. We cannot cover consequential losses such as travel or accommodation if a tour has to be called off at short notice due to circumstances beyond our control.
URL:https://soultonhall.co.uk/event/secrets-of-soulton-tudor-codes-shakespeare-connections-and-heritage-tour/2027-01-03/
LOCATION:Soulton Hall\, Soulton Hall\, Soulton Road\, Wem\, SHREWSBURY\, SY4 5RS\, UNITED KINGDOM\, Shrewsbury\, Shropshire\, SY4 5RS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage Tour
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SUMMARY:The Shrewsbury Dialogues: Soulton Hall & Shakespeare
DESCRIPTION:“If Truth Holds True Contents”: Exploring Hidden Harmonies Known to Shakespeare\nFollowing his appearance on the globally renowned podcast The Rest Is History\, Tim Ashton returns to Shrewsbury School to share extraordinary historical and architectural insights in person. \nThe Shrewsbury Dialogues are a vibrant fixture of public intellectual life. Hosted by Shrewsbury School as part of its active partnership agenda\, these free public talks invite the wider community to join in thought-provoking\, interdisciplinary discussions. \nEvent Details\n\n\nTitle: “If Truth Holds True Contents”: Exploring Hidden Harmonies Known to Shakespeare \n\n\nSpeaker: Tim Ashton \n\n\nDate: Thursday\, 28th January 2027 \n\n\nTime: 7:30 PM (Talk begins) \n\n\nVenue: Shrewsbury School (Exact location on site to be confirmed) \n\n\nAdmission: Entirely Free (Public booking details to follow) \n\n\n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Shakespeare: portrait by Shrewsbury School pupils given to Soulton\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				The Rest Is History podcast recently featured this material\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Soulton Hall in 1560 created by Syrett of Byrga Geniht Ltd for Soulton Hall.\n				\n		\n\nThese talks are entirely free to attend\, and we are delighted that the research and heritage surrounding Soulton Hall will be featured in this upcoming session during the Lent term. \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Shrewsbury School\, Shropshire at Kingsland\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				The school’s 1627–1630 statues of Philomathes and Polymathes are exact contemporaries of Shakespeare’s  Folios.\n				\n			\n		\n\nAbout the Talk\nTim Ashton—born and raised at Soulton Hall\, the mysterious manor constructed by his ancestor Sir Rowland Hill—recently explored this unique home alongside historian Tom Holland. Holland described Soulton Hall as “one of the most amazing houses you will find anywhere in England” and “something of a Tudor Da Vinci code.” \nSir Rowland Hill—the inspiration for the hero in As You Like It\, a prominent Tudor statesman\, merchant prince\, and pivotal figure in the origin story of Shrewsbury School—was a master of cultural preservation during a turbulent era. Though overlooked for centuries\, new research brings his legacy back into the light. \nBuilding upon these findings\, Tim will explore how Soulton Hall has been identified as the lost setting of a Shakespearean play. He will offer a deeper look into what “Shakespeare’s wedding play” represents on a deeper level as a monument to cultural preservation and reveal the true identity of Sir Rowland. \nThis presentation highlights the architectural decoding and technical analysis undertaken by expert heritage consultants James Wenn and James Syrett of the Byrga Geniht Consultancy. Their work recovers the forgotten geometrical language and Renaissance mathematical frameworks hidden within historic British architecture. Notably\, the research highlights how Sir Rowland safeguarded historic artifacts during a period of monumental change. \nA Continuing Academic Connection\nReturning to Shrewsbury School to share these discoveries marks a warm renewal of academic connections originally sparked by Michael Schützer-Weissmann. It celebrates how thoughtful teaching and open inquiry can bear unexpected and extraordinary fruit. \nMichael Schützer-Weissmann – Tribute in THE SPECTATOR \nTim studied Law at Oxford before holding a Howarth and Smith Fellowship in Los Angeles. He holds a Master’s degree in soil and agriculture and is currently a Master’s candidate at the Shakespeare Institute. Proudly dyslexic\, Tim credits his neurodivergence with helping unlock these architectural insights. He is honoured to work alongside a collaborative\, diverse team—echoing the play’s enduring themes of harmony and a place for everyone. \nJoining the Discussion\nThrough the Shrewsbury Dialogues\, Shrewsbury School continues to invite local residents\, curious minds\, and the broader community to explore transformative historical inquiries. \nPlease keep an eye out for upcoming public booking details to reserve your seat for this free event during the Lent term. We look forward to welcoming you to an engaging evening.
URL:https://soultonhall.co.uk/event/the-shrewsbury-dialogues-soulton-hall-shakespeare/
LOCATION:Shrewsbury School\, The Schools\,\, Shrewsbury\,\, Shropshire\,\, SY3 7BA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Away from Soulton,Civic Event
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SUMMARY:Secrets of Soulton: Tudor Codes\, Shakespeare Connections\, and Heritage Tour
DESCRIPTION:Uncover Tudor codes\, hidden chapels\, and Shakespearean connections on a guided tour of Soulton Hall. Tea and cake included! \n\n\n\n\n“…I like this place. And could willingly waste my time in it.” \n– ‘AS YOU LIKE IT’\, William Shakespeare \n\n\n\n\nTom Holland described Soulton Hall as “one of the most amazing houses you will find anywhere in England” and an “amazing ongoing process of discovery” in a podcast dedicated soley to the codes and mysteries of this Tudor puzzle box. \nEpidaurus Court\, Soulton Hall\, with the Fereatry Sculpture protecting the Erkenwald site of memory \nOn this tour\, you will uncover the secrets inside Soulton Hall\, a historic Shropshire estate built by ‘Old’ Sir Rowland Hill\, the Tudor cyhper figure who inspired the hero of Shakespeare’s As You Like It. \nThis is the place where memory holds that the relics of Saint Erkenwald and the lost altar of Old Saint Paul’s found refuge\, where they survived the tumult of the Reformation and the destruction of the English Renaissance. \nSir Rowland was a key figure of the era\, helping lay the groundwork for the Elizabethan Golden Age while serving on the Privy Councils of Henry VIII\, Edward VI\, Mary I\, and Elizabeth I. He used Soulton Hall as a base for his most daring act: printing the Geneva Bible\, a revolutionary and dangerous translation of the time. \nThe house also offered sanctuary to people facing persecution and kept scholarly materials safe. \nThe famous Soulton Dancing Pavement – linked to the dance of harmony for 8 that closes the play \nThe architecture itself preserves history through a complex code recording early opposition to turmoil\, including details honoring Erkenwald\, the medieval patron of London. \nHidden elements throughout the design show how carefully people protected matters of conscience. \nThese include a concealed chapel space\, a prayer room and altar-niche sharing a window for the office of Tenebrae\, and a priest’s hide in the studiolo—potentially the oldest in England and designed for Protestants\, making the work extremely dangerous. \nThe St Paul altar at Soulton \nThis layout protected cultural treasures and texts from destruction during periods of iconoclasm. \nSir Rowland’s contacts and interests also reached the arts\, helping inspire William Shakespeare\, who was his cousin through Mary Arden. The setting and hidden life at Soulton Hall shaped the comedy As You Like It. Soulton was also the family home of the Lodge family before 1556\, linking the property to Thomas Lodge and his source book\, Rosalynde (1590). \n\n\n\n\nWhat the Tour Includes\n\nThe concealed chapel\nPriest’s hide\nRenaissance codes in the architecture\nThe chess court and Wren Steps\nThe As You Like It dancing pavement\nThe Rowland Hill furniture\nTea and cake\n\nTudor Prayer Room in Soulton Hall \nAccess Information\nThe Soulton Hall building presents some access challenges: \n\nThe main floor is reached via the Wren steps (seven shallow steps in a gravelled chess court).\nOnce inside Soulton Hall\, there are three tour rooms on the principal floor\, and the WCs require three more steps up.\nBasement rooms are reached down 13 stairs.\nAdditional rooms\, including the first gallery\, require a flight of 19 stairs.\nStep-free access is available to outdoor spaces\, an accessible WC\, and a meeting room on the ground floor of Soulton Court. The historic Moot Hall in that building is up 16 stairs.\n\nCancellation Policy\nIf you cancel more than two weeks before the tour\, you receive a full refund minus any Eventbrite booking fees. If you cancel less than 14 days before the tour\, refunds are only available if the ticket can be resold. If we cancel the tour at any time\, you receive a full refund. We cannot cover consequential losses such as travel or accommodation if a tour has to be called off at short notice due to circumstances beyond our control.
URL:https://soultonhall.co.uk/event/secrets-of-soulton-tudor-codes-shakespeare-connections-and-heritage-tour/2027-02-07/
LOCATION:Soulton Hall\, Soulton Hall\, Soulton Road\, Wem\, SHREWSBURY\, SY4 5RS\, UNITED KINGDOM\, Shrewsbury\, Shropshire\, SY4 5RS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage Tour
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270307T163000
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SUMMARY:Secrets of Soulton: Tudor Codes\, Shakespeare Connections\, and Heritage Tour
DESCRIPTION:Uncover Tudor codes\, hidden chapels\, and Shakespearean connections on a guided tour of Soulton Hall. Tea and cake included! \n\n\n\n\n“…I like this place. And could willingly waste my time in it.” \n– ‘AS YOU LIKE IT’\, William Shakespeare \n\n\n\n\nTom Holland described Soulton Hall as “one of the most amazing houses you will find anywhere in England” and an “amazing ongoing process of discovery” in a podcast dedicated soley to the codes and mysteries of this Tudor puzzle box. \nEpidaurus Court\, Soulton Hall\, with the Fereatry Sculpture protecting the Erkenwald site of memory \nOn this tour\, you will uncover the secrets inside Soulton Hall\, a historic Shropshire estate built by ‘Old’ Sir Rowland Hill\, the Tudor cyhper figure who inspired the hero of Shakespeare’s As You Like It. \nThis is the place where memory holds that the relics of Saint Erkenwald and the lost altar of Old Saint Paul’s found refuge\, where they survived the tumult of the Reformation and the destruction of the English Renaissance. \nSir Rowland was a key figure of the era\, helping lay the groundwork for the Elizabethan Golden Age while serving on the Privy Councils of Henry VIII\, Edward VI\, Mary I\, and Elizabeth I. He used Soulton Hall as a base for his most daring act: printing the Geneva Bible\, a revolutionary and dangerous translation of the time. \nThe house also offered sanctuary to people facing persecution and kept scholarly materials safe. \nThe famous Soulton Dancing Pavement – linked to the dance of harmony for 8 that closes the play \nThe architecture itself preserves history through a complex code recording early opposition to turmoil\, including details honoring Erkenwald\, the medieval patron of London. \nHidden elements throughout the design show how carefully people protected matters of conscience. \nThese include a concealed chapel space\, a prayer room and altar-niche sharing a window for the office of Tenebrae\, and a priest’s hide in the studiolo—potentially the oldest in England and designed for Protestants\, making the work extremely dangerous. \nThe St Paul altar at Soulton \nThis layout protected cultural treasures and texts from destruction during periods of iconoclasm. \nSir Rowland’s contacts and interests also reached the arts\, helping inspire William Shakespeare\, who was his cousin through Mary Arden. The setting and hidden life at Soulton Hall shaped the comedy As You Like It. Soulton was also the family home of the Lodge family before 1556\, linking the property to Thomas Lodge and his source book\, Rosalynde (1590). \n\n\n\n\nWhat the Tour Includes\n\nThe concealed chapel\nPriest’s hide\nRenaissance codes in the architecture\nThe chess court and Wren Steps\nThe As You Like It dancing pavement\nThe Rowland Hill furniture\nTea and cake\n\nTudor Prayer Room in Soulton Hall \nAccess Information\nThe Soulton Hall building presents some access challenges: \n\nThe main floor is reached via the Wren steps (seven shallow steps in a gravelled chess court).\nOnce inside Soulton Hall\, there are three tour rooms on the principal floor\, and the WCs require three more steps up.\nBasement rooms are reached down 13 stairs.\nAdditional rooms\, including the first gallery\, require a flight of 19 stairs.\nStep-free access is available to outdoor spaces\, an accessible WC\, and a meeting room on the ground floor of Soulton Court. The historic Moot Hall in that building is up 16 stairs.\n\nCancellation Policy\nIf you cancel more than two weeks before the tour\, you receive a full refund minus any Eventbrite booking fees. If you cancel less than 14 days before the tour\, refunds are only available if the ticket can be resold. If we cancel the tour at any time\, you receive a full refund. We cannot cover consequential losses such as travel or accommodation if a tour has to be called off at short notice due to circumstances beyond our control.
URL:https://soultonhall.co.uk/event/secrets-of-soulton-tudor-codes-shakespeare-connections-and-heritage-tour/2027-03-07/
LOCATION:Soulton Hall\, Soulton Hall\, Soulton Road\, Wem\, SHREWSBURY\, SY4 5RS\, UNITED KINGDOM\, Shrewsbury\, Shropshire\, SY4 5RS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage Tour
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270710
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SUMMARY:As You Like It: Save the Date: Celebrating England’s 1100th Birthday
DESCRIPTION:While national institutions may let this historic birthday pass without a grand state celebration\, we intend to throw a proper celebration for the realm. \nOn the afternoon of Saturday\, July 10\, 2027\, British Touring Shakespeare will bring an open-air performance of As You Like It to the Epidaurus Court here at Soulton Hall for the festivities. \nJuly 2027 marks a monumental milestone: the eleven hundredth anniversary of the unification of England. It has been eleven centuries since the pivotal events of 927 AD\, when Athelstan consolidated various regional territories into a single realm\, cemented by the submission of northern rulers and Viking leaders at Eamont Bridge. \nThat was the foundational year when disparate lands first came together under one coordinated governance\, effectively establishing the single kingdom of the English. \nThe classical geometry of the court provides a magnificent\, celebratory stage for pastoral comedy\, bringing the woodland revelry and resolution of Shakespeare’s play directly into the open air. \nBeyond the stagecraft\, hosting the party here grounds the milestone in a terrain connected to the memory of Saint Erkenwald. As a seventh-century bishop\, law-giver\, and early architect of English community and liberty\, Erkenwald represents the foundational spirit of the country long before its political consolidation. \nMark your calendar for a brilliant afternoon of drama\, heritage\, and celebration\, raising a glass to eleven centuries of English culture in a historic setting. \nFurther details and ticketing information will follow in due course.
URL:https://soultonhall.co.uk/event/as-you-like-it-save-the-date-englands-1100th-birthday-party-at-soulton-hall/
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Barrow Open Day,Drama and theatre
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