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SUMMARY:The Rest Is History: Soulton Hall Stakeholder Reception
DESCRIPTION:Following the recent broadcast exploring the hidden history\, coded architecture\, and profound literary heritage of Soulton Hall\, we are hosting an intimate\, invitation-only gathering for our close stakeholders\, collaborators\, and supporters. \nThis exclusive evening offers an opportunity to celebrate the release\, discuss the ongoing estate research\, and connect within the historic walls of Sir Rowland Hill’s 16th-century manor. Guests will enjoy private access to the ground rooms\, seasonal refreshments\, and conversation regarding the future preservation and cultural programming of the estate. \nAccess & Attendance\n\n\nAdmission: Strictly by private invitation only. \n\n\nRSVP: Invited guests must register via the private link provided in your invitation email to secure your place on the guest list. \n\n\nVenue Details: Please note that parking is available on-site at Soulton Court. For specific access inquiries or dietary requirements\, please contact the organizing team directly.
URL:https://soultonhall.co.uk/event/the-rest-is-history-soulton-hall-stakeholder-reception/
CATEGORIES:Civic Event,Private Event (not open to general public)
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SUMMARY:Macbeth at Soulton Hall: A Folk-Horror Awakening
DESCRIPTION:________\nPlease note in view of the weather forcest\,\nthis performance has been moved inside and will take place in the Long Room\, Soulton Court.\n________\n“Something Wicked This Way Comes”: The Self-Destructive Path to an Unworthy Crown\nThis August\, the atmosphere at Soulton Hall shifts from sanctuary to shadow. \nIn a striking theatrical event\, The Whole Pack\, a daring all-female ensemble\, brings a visceral folk-horror interpretation of Macbeth to a landscape that has watched centuries of history unfold. \n[Click here for tickets ] \nThe Performance\nShakespeare meets folk horror in this tale of ambition\, prophecy\, and the corrosive effects of power. This production strips the “Scottish Play” to its blood-stained bones\, exploring what happens when the bonds of a mutual society are traded for the sake of a solitary crown. \nAs the prophecy takes hold: \n\n“It will have blood\, they say; blood will have blood.” \n\nThe Story: A Breakdown of Trust\nThe play opens in the aftermath of a violent uprising. Macbeth\, a heroic victor\, has crushed a rebellion to secure the peace. But the “worthy gentleman” soon discovers that greed is a poison. \nGazing into the mist of Soulton Wood summons the ancient energy of Birnam Wood; amidst the shifting shadows\, the ally of the trees remains your only comfort—until the wood itself begins to move \nLooking toward the mist of Soulton Wood will conjure the energy of Birnam Wood; in the shifting shadows\, the ally of the trees is your only comfort—until the wood itself begins to move. \nSpurred by a dark prophecy\, Macbeth abandons the strength of mutual protection and shared values. As he chooses a path of violence\, we witness the terrifying reality of a world where the ties that bind a community are severed. It is a visceral reminder that when a society breaks down under the weight of individual greed\, the only harvest is shadow and fear. \nThe Setting: The Ancient Watch of Soulton Wood\nSoulton Hall provides a hauntingly perfect backdrop for this exploration of fate. For this performance\, the audience looks toward the deep\, shadowed expanse of Soulton Wood. \nAs the light fades\, the trees carry the heavy\, ancient energy of Birnam Wood\, where nature and the supernatural collide. This landscape was shaped in the 1500s by Sir Rowland Hill—a “virtuous survivor” of a dangerous age who understood that a nation’s soul is found in its mutual care for one another. \nIn the gathering dusk\, the silence of the grounds becomes a watchful presence. As the sun sets\, the line between the physical world and the world of the Weird Sisters thins\, making the ancient soil of Soulton a silent participant in this tale of “foul and fair.” \nA fracturing of mutual trust: witness the corrosive effects of greed as Lady Macbeth brings her relentless ambition to Soulton with The Whole Pack Theatre—a sinister capper to a crown won through the abuse of the common weal. (Image: British Touring Shakespeare’s FRANKENSTEIN at Soulton Hall) \nAbout the Company\nThe Whole Pack is an all-female Shakespeare company bringing something daring and different to the stage. By stripping away traditional casting\, they breathe new intensity into the classics\, proving that the corrosive effects of power are a universal human struggle. \nMid Summer Night’s Dream – cast in the Epidaurus Court at Soulton. Wholepack Theatre. \nReviews of Previous Productions: \n\n\n“The love of Shakespeare’s language is apparent in its delivery… This company have great promise\, and a close eye should be kept on their future work.” — Caroline Worswick\, North West End Theatre \n\n\n“It’s colourful\, full of humour and very beautiful: one of those rare shows in which it was quite difficult not to smile with pleasure throughout.” — Susan Elkin \n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\nDate: Saturday\, 29th August \n\n\nTime: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM \n\n\nLocation: Soulton Hall\, B5065\, Wem\, SY4 5RS \n\n\nMacbeth at Soulton Hall Brought By The Whole Pack Theatre
URL:https://soultonhall.co.uk/event/macbeth-at-soulton-hall-a-folk-horror-awakening/
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Drama and theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260830T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260830T170000
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SUMMARY:“I Like This Place”: As You Like It at Soulton Hall
DESCRIPTION:________\nPlease note this performance has been moved indoors in view of the weather and will now take place in the Long Room\, Soulton Court.\n________\nExperience a profound homecoming this summer as The Whole Pack Theatre brings William Shakespeare’s As You Like It to the grounds of Soulton Hall. There is a deep\, quiet power in watching these scenes unfold here; the connection between the text and the estate is part of the very fabric of the house. \nTheatre in Epidaurus Court\, Soulton Hall \nThe Spirit of Sir Rowland\nThe play finds its moral anchor in the memory of “Old Sir Rowland.” For those who know the history of this land\, he is far more than a character on a page. He serves as a tribute to Sir Rowland Hill\, the Tudor polymath and relative of William Shakespeare who once held these lands. \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				AS YOU LIKE IT Blue Plaque at Soulton Hall\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				‘Old’ Sir Rowland\, Hill – Shakespearian hero. \n				\n		\n\nAs Orlando declares: \n\n“I am no villain; \nI am the youngest son of Sir Rowland de Boys… \nThe spirit of my father grows strong in me.” \n\nTo witness this story at Soulton is to attend a homecoming. It honors the ancestral link between the family of the playwright and the Hill legacy. \nWholepack Theatre on a previous visit to Soulton \nA Sanctuary for Creative Defiance\nThis production frames the Forest of Arden as a haven for independent thought—a theme that has resonated within the walls of Soulton for centuries. The Hall was built as a refuge during an era of great upheaval\, designed to protect art\, music\, and ideas. \nJust as the characters in the play flee a restrictive court to find freedom in the woods\, Soulton has long served as a place where the spirit can flourish. The choice of the Epidaurus Court for this performance emphasizes this\, echoing ancient traditions of theater as a space for healing and reflection. \nThe Living Forest of Arden\nThere is a unique magic to watching this story in the Epidaurus Court. As the characters venture into exile\, the audience can look out from the performance site and see Soulton Wood standing on the horizon. \nSoulton Wood in bluebell time- inspiration to Thomas Lodge and William Shakespeare \nThis is not a distant\, abstract setting; it is the very forest that likely provided inspiration to Thomas Lodge and William Shakespeare. When Rosalind arrives and says\, “I like this place\, and willingly could waste my time in it\,” she speaks for everyone who has ever found peace under these trees. \nEvent Details\nJoin an all-female company as they bring new energy to these timeless themes of liberty and the triumph of the creative spirit. \n\n\nDate: Sunday\, August 30\, 2026 \n\n\nTime: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm \n\n\nLocation: The Epidaurus Court\, Soulton Hall \n\n\nPerformance: The Whole Pack Theatre \n\n\n[Click Here to Purchase Tickets]\nThe “Dancing Pavement” at Soulton records the dance of harmony that concludes the play\, showing this site was always intended to be a stage for reconciliation and joy. \nWhole Pack Theatre @Souton Hall with AS YOU LIKE IT
URL:https://soultonhall.co.uk/event/i-like-this-place-as-you-like-it-at-soulton-hall/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T210000
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SUMMARY:Hamlet at Soulton Hall
DESCRIPTION:Hamlet: A Stalled Reckoning in the Moot Hall \nIt is with great pleasure that we announce the next chapter in our theatrical journey: Hamlet\, directed by Naomi Coleman. \n[Link: tickets for 05 September]\nPlease note the 06 September performance previously advised is not going ahead.  \nOn September 5\, 2026\, Soulton Hall will host a candlelight production of this masterpiece\, led by the visionary Naomi Coleman and the Aethelflaed Theatre Company. \nThis production represents the conclusion of a remarkable seven-year cycle. Over this period\, all the world has indeed been a stage here at Soulton\, as we have platformed masterpieces ranging from Macbeth and As You Like It to Romeo and Juliet. Now\, we prepare to unlock this particular tragedy and add it to the Soulton canon. \n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nView this post on Instagram\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nA post shared by In Text Media (@intextmedia_) \n\n\n \nIn Hamlet\, the “law’s delay” is no accident; it is a calculated tool for those who believe their titles and their capacity for obstruction grant them immunity from the rules. \nPolonius embodies this “insolence of office.” As a fantasist who intercepts private correspondence and then manipulates reports\, he manufactures narratives to serve his own ends. His actions represent a dangerous overreach\, doubling down on his initial transgressions to create a false pretext in an attempt to bury the truth of his own conduct. When mutual obligations are so perversely broken\, such figures rely on the system to run down the clock\, hoping a manufactured fiction will eventually replace the facts. \nThe Moot Hall at Soulton Hall \nShakespeare understood that the law is a noble instrument\, yet one that can be rendered “tedious brief” when met with a refusal to meet a mutual obligation. This production serves as a reckoning for those who confect wounds to hide their own dirt\, or who feign integrity while remaining deeply blemished. It is for those who think they can step outside the law to build a fantasy at the expense of others. \nWe invite you to join us as we bring the echoes of the seventeenth century into conversation with the challenges of our own time\, witnessing the exposure of the “whips and scorns of time” before the turning point. \n‘Soulton Hall at Night \nThe choice of venue is paramount. This production will take place within our seventeenth-century courtroom\, the Historic Moot Hall. This space carries the distinct weight of regional trials and historical judgment. Crucially\, it stands on the foundation of Old Sir Rowland’s great hall—a location intimately familiar to the writer of the original source texts that Shakespeare transformed into his greatest works. \nThere is a profound resonance in hearing the Prince wrestle with “the law’s delay” and the “shuffling” of institutions within these specific walls. In a room built for the weighing of truths\, the struggle of Hamlet is not merely with legalities\, but with the frustration of a stalled reckoning—an ancient weight carried by those waiting for an entity to do what is right. \nSoulton Court at night \nJOIN US Septmber 6 & September 7\, 2026 The Moot Hall\, Soulton Hall \nSpecific performance times and ticketing details will be released in the coming weeks. We look forward to welcoming you to this landmark event.
URL:https://soultonhall.co.uk/event/hamlet-at-soulton-hall/
CATEGORIES:Drama and theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260906T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260906T154500
DTSTAMP:20260925T201952
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T120348Z
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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-3-2/2026-09-06/
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260910
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SUMMARY:External Attendance: Visit Shropshire Coaches and Groups Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Representatives from Soulton Hall will attend the Welcoming Coaches and Groups Workshop hosted by Visit Shropshire at Battlefield 1403. \nThe morning session will focus on regional group travel strategies\, featuring presentations from Visit Shropshire and Birmingham City Council regarding destination partnerships and accessibility. Discussions will center on the Confederation of Passenger Transport Coach Friendly Scheme\, highlighting the environmental and economic benefits of group travel infrastructure. \nInsights from the event will inform upcoming developments at Soulton Hall as the property works to improve accessibility and accommodate day visitors and group travel.
URL:https://soultonhall.co.uk/event/external-attendance-visit-shropshire-coaches-and-groups-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Private Event (not open to general public)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T170000
DTSTAMP:20260925T201952
CREATED:20260721T113238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T113345Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop on the regional creative economy in the West Midlands\, organized by the University of Warwick.
DESCRIPTION:Workshop on the regional creative economy in the West Midlands\, organized by the University of Warwick.
URL:https://soultonhall.co.uk/event/workshop-on-the-regional-creative-economy-in-the-west-midlands-organized-by-the-university-of-warwick/
LOCATION:The Shirehall\, Abbey Foregate\,\, Shrewsbury\, SY2 6LY
CATEGORIES:Civic Event,Private Event (not open to general public)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T170000
DTSTAMP:20260925T201952
CREATED:20260119T105741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T115551Z
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SUMMARY:Speaking Event\, Malibu\, California
DESCRIPTION:Provisionally\, there will be a seaking event in Malibu\, California that engages with the legacy of Old Sir Rowland Hill and As You Like It. \n  \nPlease note this event has been postponed.
URL:https://soultonhall.co.uk/event/speaking-event-malibu-california/
CATEGORIES:Civic Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTSTAMP:20260925T201952
CREATED:20260909T164345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T164345Z
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SUMMARY:External Attendance: CLA Midlands Drinks Reception at Haddon Hall
DESCRIPTION:Representatives from Soulton Hall will attend this regional networking evening hosted by the CLA Midlands team. \nThe gathering takes place at Haddon Hall in the Peak District and brings together regional members for an industry evening. \nImage attribution: “Haddon Hall in 2010” by Rob Bendall\, licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution license.
URL:https://soultonhall.co.uk/event/external-attendance-cla-midlands-drinks-reception-at-haddon-hall/
CATEGORIES:Private Event (not open to general public)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T150000
DTSTAMP:20260925T201952
CREATED:20260919T112726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T112726Z
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SUMMARY:External Event: Tyndale Bible Talk by Robin Brooke-Smith
DESCRIPTION:Attend on talk by Robin Brooke-Smith about the 500th anniversary of the Tyndale Bible at the Moser Library\, Shrewsbury in the Churchill Room.
URL:https://soultonhall.co.uk/event/external-event-tyndale-bible-talk-by-robin-brooke-smith/
CATEGORIES:Private Event (not open to general public)
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTSTAMP:20260925T201952
CREATED:20260807T172243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T161235Z
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SUMMARY:Shropshire Council and Soulton Hall: Futher Heritage Motion Tabled in Full Council
DESCRIPTION:Following the unanimous support for the historic motion passed earlier this summer celebrating the estate’s literary and historical links to William Shakespeare\, an additional motion concerning Soulton Hall heritage has been formally tabled for the upcoming full council meeting on 24 September. \nBrought forward by Councillor Alan Holford and supported by Councillors Bernie Bentick\, Duncan Borrowman\, Adam Fejfer\, Gary Groves\, Ruth Houghton\, Heather Kidd\, Rosie Radford\, Alex Wagner\, and Alison Williams\, the complete text of the motion reads as follows: \n\nCouncil Motion: Soulton Hall Heritage\nMotion received from Councillor Alan Holford and supported by Bernie Bentick\, Duncan Borrowman\, Adam Fejfer\, Gary Groves\, Ruth Houghton\, Heather Kidd\, Rosie Radford\, Alex Wagner and Alison Williams \nThis Council: \n\n\nAcknowledges the cultural memory of Saint Erkenwald and the high altar stone of Old St Paul’s Cathedral is deeply held in both Shropshire and London\, and notes recent research suggests that physical items associated with them may have been placed at Soulton Hall for safe keeping. \n\n\nObserves that if these items were translated\, their protection formed part of a broader pattern of statecraft by Sir Rowland Hill of Soulton (Lord Mayor of London 1549–50)\, who repeatedly used his authority to preserve endangered books\, records\, and cultural heritage\, offering a principled response to the destruction\, violence\, and profound loss of human life during the upheavals of the sixteenth century. \n\n\nExpresses gratitude to James D. Wenn and James Syrett of Byrga Geniht Ltd\, and to Aed Thompson\, for their research and expertise in bringing these matters to light. \n\n\nExpresses thanks to the Ashton family and their ancestors. Their continuous care of Soulton Hall has preserved this history during dangerous times\, and they are now presenting it to the public with care and discernment. \n\n\nRecognises that these events offer a rare chance to build understanding and bridge divides between different faith communities today. \n\n\nHighlights the ancient Quit Rents ceremony – a shared tradition between Shropshire and the City of London spanning over 800 years where these historical matters were formally addressed during the 813th ceremony. \n\n\nAffirms that Shropshire deeply values its close relationship with the City of London built over centuries and continuing today. \n\n\n\nInterested visitors and local community members may consult the Shropshire Council committee services pages as the official agenda is published in the week prior to the event.
URL:https://soultonhall.co.uk/event/shropshire-council-and-soulton-hall-futher-heritage-motion-expected/
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Away from Soulton,Civic Event,Faith Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260927T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260927T163000
DTSTAMP:20260925T201952
CREATED:20260919T210035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T160739Z
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SUMMARY:Attendance at an external event at Lichfield Cathedral: Evensong with Thanksgiving for the Ministry of The Rt Revd Dr Michael Ipgrave\, 99th Bishop of Lichfied.
DESCRIPTION:External Event: Attendance at an external event at Lichfield Cathedral: Evensong with Thanksgiving for the Ministry of The Rt Revd Dr Michael Ipgrave\, 99th Bishop of Lichfied.
URL:https://soultonhall.co.uk/event/attendance-at-an-external-event-at-lichfield-cathedral-the-final-eucharist-presided-over-by-bishop-michael/
CATEGORIES:Away from Soulton
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261004T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261004T154500
DTSTAMP:20260925T201952
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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-3-2/2026-10-04/
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261009
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SUMMARY:Attendance at Windsor Castle this week to attend scheduled meetings
DESCRIPTION:Attendance at Windsor Castle this week to attend scheduled meetings.
URL:https://soultonhall.co.uk/event/attendance-at-windsor-castle-this-week-to-attend-scheduled-meetings/
CATEGORIES:Private Event (not open to general public)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261101T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261101T140000
DTSTAMP:20260925T201952
CREATED:20251103T093346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T120348Z
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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-3-2/2026-11-01/
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261111
DTSTAMP:20260925T201952
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261115
DTSTAMP:20260925T201952
CREATED:20251208T153121Z
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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. \nThis inclusive service welcomes attendees from all faiths and denominations\, honouring Soulton Hall’s history as a place of sanctuary and the spirit of religious harmony promoted by its builder\, Sir Rowland Hill. \nThe service also acknowledges the recently emerged historical evidence linking St. Erkenwald’s legacy directly to the Hall. \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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261206T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261206T154500
DTSTAMP:20260925T201952
CREATED:20251103T093346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T120348Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270711
DTSTAMP:20260925T201952
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T213624Z
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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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