Robin Hood (And was he at the Battle of Evesham?) by Heather Rendall

Was there a prototype outlaw for our modern Robin Hood?  If there were, was he at the Battle of Evesham?

The lecture will be delivered through Zoom and in person.

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Evesham’s Other History by Carmel Langridge

Carmel Langridge, the Chair of Evesham’s Historical Society, will be sharing her vast knowledge of Evesham from the earliest times.

Medieval Marching Camps by Will Parry of the House of the Twin Tailed Lions

When a medieval army marched in hostile territory, they fortified their camps where they stayed overnight. At this event, Will Parry, of the House of the Twin Tailed Lions, will transport us into those times.

St Nicholas Supper

This is the Society’s Christmas get together at a popular hostelry or retreat.  Good food, drink and company to start the seasonal festivities.

BaronsWar 2025 Wargames Festival – 2 and 3 August 2025

Evesham’s first Wargames Festival to help commemorate the 760th anniversary of the Battle of Evesham.  Demonstration and participation games from Ancients to the Age of Napoleon, and more, with a Bring & Buy Sale, refreshments and a chance to meet like minded friends.

This will be held at Wallace House Community Centre, Oat Street, Evesham.

This year is the 760th anniversary of the Battle of Evesham so the Wargames Festival is part of the three day Evesham’s Battle Festival on the 1 to 3 August.  Other activities include:

Day 1, Friday when Jousts and Tournaments will be held.

Days 2 and 3 will cover our award winning Medieval Festival and Battle Re-enactments.

Evesham Battle Festival – Tournament Day, Friday 1 August 2025

This year is the 760th anniversary of the Battle of Evesham so the normal Battle Festival will be extended to provide a range of activities over 3 days (1 – 3 August) starting with:

  • Friday when Jousts and Tournaments will be held.

Days 2 and 3 will cover our award winning Medieval Festival and Battle Re-enactments.  In addition, there will our first War Game Festival in Evesham:  “Baron’s War 2025”

The Cult of the Virgin Mary (and did she found Evesham Abbey?) by Richard Carter

The founding story of the Abbey of St Mary and St Ecgwine (Evesham Abbey) centres on a personal appearance by the Virgin Mary.  The Abbey’s continuing prosperity had much to do with the popularity of the cult of the Virgin Mary.  This evening’s lecture will examine the nature of the cult and we will attempt to answer the question:  “Did the Virgin Mary found Evesham Abbey?”.

The lecture will be delivered in person at the Baptist Community Centre in Offenham, as well as remotely (by Zoom) for those who are unable to travel.