The Meaning of Sanctuary

Tewkesbury

Dates: 03/05/2025

Venue: Old Baptist Chapel

On Saturday 4th May 1471, the battle of Tewkesbury raged in the fields close by the town. In the rout that followed many sought sanctuary in the Abbey only to be pursued by the Yorkist forces where fighting continued inside the building resulting in death and capture of the sheltering soldiers. The Abbey was closed for a month due to the “pollution caused” and had to be re consecrated before it could be re-opened.

Discover the true meaning behind the concept of Church and the idea of sanctuary. He will look at and examine the subject with regards to the battle and how the Monarchy would use it for their own advantage.

Event hosted by the Tewkesbury Battlefield Society and the John Moore Museum

Speaker:
Father Charles Witney

Date and Times:
Saturday 3rd May 2025
11am
Talk lasts approximately 45 minutes followed by Q&A

Location:
Old Baptist Chapel,
Old Baptist Chapel Court,
Off Church Street,
Tewkesbury,
GL20 5RZ

Tickets:
£5 per person

Booking:
Call 01684 297174
or
Email: education@johnmooremuseum.org
or
Pop into the museum

 

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