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Autumn Lecture: Dr Ellie March “Beyond the Abbey Church”
On 8th October The Friends’ Scholar, Dr Ellie March, presented to The Friends an introduction to the findings of her studies into Tewkesbury’s Medieval Monastic Precinct undertaken for her PhD thesis. The talk focused on the early development of the site and the relationship between the Abbey and the town….
Friends’ Newsletter
The December 2023 Friends’ newsletter has just been published and is now being distributed to Friends, but it can also be viewed online and downloaded or printed from this link. (pdf file)
Autumn Lecture: ‘Changing Churches’
There was a very good attendance for the Friends’ October talk entitled Changing Churches. Our speaker was Master Craftsman Tim Jeffree, whose work can be seen in the Abbey in the magnificent Cope Chest which graces St Faith’s chapel. Tim took us on a journey through the variety of projects…
Friends’ visit to Leicester
On Monday 3rd July 2023, a group of Friends of Tewkesbury Abbey embarked on a cultural journey to Leicester, venturing first to Leicester Central Mosque for a private tour hosted by Imam Shoaib Altaf, and then to the Richard III Visitor Centre. The Imam provided a comprehensive overview of the…
Friends Festival 2023
The Friends’ of Tewkesbury Abbey are celebrating their 90th Anniversary this year, and this will be the focus for this year’s Festival on 2nd and 3rd July. Click here or on the ‘Events’ link to find out more about what has been planned for the two days.
The Annual Fitzhamon Lecture 2023
Tickets may be purchased from the Tewkesbury Abbey Shop (open 11-3 Monday-Saturday and 12.30-3 on Sunday). Tickets may also be reserved for collection and payment on the door, please follow the link in ‘Upcoming Events’ on this page.