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SUMMARY:Soulton Hall Heritage Tour
DESCRIPTION:Unveil the secrets nestled within the walls of Soulton Hall\, a captivating residence steeped in history and intrigue. Built by Sir Rowland Hill\, a man woven into the very fabric of the Elizabethan era\, the house is constructed in coded message waiting to be deciphered. \nWithin its walls lies a story of defiance to oppression\, of artistic inspiration\, and of the dawn of a new age. Sir Rowland Hill\, a pivotal figure in Reformation and on the Privy Councils of Henry VIII\, Edward VI\, Mary I and Elizabeth I\, used Soulton Hall as a clandestine base for his most daring act – the publication of the Geneva Bible. This revolutionary translation\, deemed heretical by some\, is one of the most important texts ever printed. \nSoulton Hall was also a refuge. During times of persecution\, the house provided sanctuary to those in danger\, offering them a safe haven from the storm. Scholarly materials\, were also kept secure home within Soulton’s walls\, ensuring their survival for future generations. \nSir Rowland’s influence extended beyond the realm of religion. His network of contacts and his passion for the arts played a pivotal role in igniting the creative spark of William Shakespeare\, is cousin via Mary Arden. The idyllic setting and clandestine activities within Soulton Hall are thought to have inspired the beloved comedy As You Like It. This is underlined by the fact that Soulton was the family home of the Lodge family prior to 1556 and hence is tied to the write of the source book\, by Thomas Lodge\, Rosalynde (1590) as well as ‘Old’ Sir Rowland. \nSoulton is a tangible connection to the Tudor Period and Elizabethan Golden Age\, a period of unparalleled danger\, creativity and intellectual awakening. \nThe house stands as a testament to Sir Rowland Hill\, a kind and brave man who dared to challenge the status quo and ushered in a new era. \nSoulton Hall is more than just a house; it’s a coded message waiting to be unravelled\, a testament to a bygone era\, and a reminder of the power of human ingenuity and the enduring spirit of resistance. \nThe tour includes the concealed chapel\, priests hide\, a sense of some of the Renaissance codes\, the chess court and Wren Steps. The As You Like It dancing pavement and the Rowland Hill Furniture. \nTickets £25 including tea and cake \nAccess: The Soulton Hall building\, which is the focus of the tour\, unfortunately presents access challenges. The main floor is accessed off the Wren steps (seven shallow steps in the chess court\, which is gravelled). Once inside Soulton Hall there are three tour rooms on the principal floor\, and access to the WCs is up a further three steps. There are important rooms in the basement\, accessed down 13 stairs. There are further rooms\, including the first gallery which are accessed off a flight of 19 stairs. There is step free access to outdoor spaces\, an accessible WC and meeting/entertaining room on the ground floor of Soulton Court. That building contains the historic court room\, known as the ‘Moot Hall’\, it is accessed again up 16 stairs. \nPlease see our cancellation policy below:\nIf you cancel more than two weeks before the tour is scheduled to take place\, we will fully refund your ticket money excluding any phone booking fees. If it’s less than 14 days before a tour\, for any reason\, we regret that we cannot refund your ticket money unless we can resell your ticket(s). If we cancel at any time\, we will fully refund your ticket money. Although we make every effort to avoid it\, sometimes a tour has to be cancelled at short notice due to circumstances beyond our control. In this case\, we cannot accept responsibility for\, or refund\, any consequential losses\, such as money spent on travel or accommodation. \n\n\nLOCATION\nSoulton Hall\, SY4 5RS
URL:https://soultonhall.co.uk/event/soulton-hall-heritage-tour/
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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