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.
As a registered charity we are required to hold an Annual General Meeting. This is the formal meeting for members only, however guests are welcome to join in for the talk, which will start at about 8:15 pm.
If you enjoyed the talk on Longbow vs Crossbow, you will relish this brief look at the heavy artillery of the Middle Ages: Siege Engines and other military machinery, from trebuchet to tumbrils, ballistae to beehives, and more.
The AGM and the talk will be delivered in person, as well as through Zoom.
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’s annual medieval market will boast fascinating and unique stalls, live entertainment, re-enactment and food and drink. The Society stall is usually based in St Lawrence’s Church.
It is a two day event starting at 10 am on Saturday 17 May (end 5 pm) and Sunday (10 am to 4 pm).
The organisers are the Evesham Battle Team ( who are members of our Society).
A Zoom only meeting featuring an examination of the contrast between life in the medieval hall and the chivalry ideal of life.
Most of the Society’s lectures are in person but because of the likely inclement weather at this time of year the lectures will be given remotely until the spring.
Today visitors can explore Montgomery’s history and heritage, visit the old Bell Museum and climb the ruined battlements of Montgomery Castle. We will have an opportunity to examine the very latest findings from the archaeological studies taking place at Montgomery Castle.
We will also be exploring the Pilleth Battlefield (also known as the Battle of Bryn Glas) fought between the Welsh and the English on June 22 1402.
We will have expert guidance from the Battlefields Trust.
NEW Tourney Arena for demonstrations and entertainment NEW c13th Joust-Tourney on Friday NEW Kenilworth Castle built on the Battle Arena NEW Siege engine warfare attacking and defending the castle NEW Presentation pavilion, historic academic and fiction talks NEW Park and Ride/Stride NEW Wargamers Barons War Festival in the Town Centre 900+ re-enactors, soldiers, archers & living history performers 20+ Knights on war-horses Mass archery demonstrations Authors talks and book signings 55+ medieval crafts traders 55+ modern artisan crafts traders 30+ food and drink stalls GRAND PARADE Saturday 10am.
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