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Death on St. Oswin’s Eve: the story of a sword, a battle & an ancient grave

Date :
August 19, 2021 7:00 pm

End Date :
August 19, 2021 9:00 pm

Address :
St Cuthbert's Church, Elsdon, Northumberland, NE19 1AA

Price :
Free

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A colourful evening of storytelling & song, exploring the extraordinary history of the Battle of Otterburn & medieval Elsdon – all welcome!

You are invited to join us at historic St Cuthbert’s Church for a lively programme of stories, ballads and sword-play. We will be telling the story of the Battle of Otterburn in August 1388 and the discovery of medieval burials in the church in 1877 – and all about the 500-year-old sword that might just connect the two.

Hear from the church team about the historic Silloans sword and see (and hold!) the replica they have commissioned.

Find out the latest news from the archaeological dig at the Battle of Otterburn site from Geoffrey Carter of the UK Battlefields Trust.

Enjoy historic insights, songs, ballads and sword-play by the costumed Time Bandits, John Sadler and Beverley Palin.

Listen to new writing inspired by the sword, battle and burials by members of Elsdon Writing Group.

Light refreshments will be served.

This event is FREE but booking is essential – numbers are limited to enable safe distancing inside our historic church. Please wear a mask if you can.

This event is supported by Revitalising Redesdale Community Heritage Fund and National Heritage Lottery Fund.

Death on St. Oswin’s Eve: the story of a sword, a battle & an ancient grave

A colourful evening of storytelling & song, exploring the extraordinary history of the Battle of Otterburn & medieval Elsdon – all welcome!

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