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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			\n				\n				Shrewsbury Schools Renaissance buildings from the generation of Shakespeare\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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