19 Sep 2025 | 7.00pm | Rausing Building
£10
Tickets are on sale in the Athelstan Museum and online
A talk by Malcolm Sinclair.
Following on from our September Tea Time Talk – but not essential to attend both – this talk will be about the significance of Doom paintings.
Malcolm, who has a Masters Degree in Medieval Studies, will look at how the unique local Doom painting at the Church of St James the Great in Dauntsey, and other similar art in England and Europe, from the St Thomas Doom in Salisbury to the Sistine Chapel, portray the Last Judgement when Christ determines the future of all souls as to whether they are sent to the joys of Heaven or to the fires of Hell.
Something for us all to contemplate?
The talks – and later visit – will be a great chance to understand more of very rare art on our doorstep. We look forward to seeing you.
There will also be an opportunity to visit the church on Sunday 21st September (1.30-2.30pm) – Malcolm will be there to show visitors the Doom painting and answer any questions. See link below.