Talk
17 Sep 2025 | 2.30pm | Rausing Building
£7 (includes tea and cake)
Tickets are on sale in the Athelstan Museum and online
Malcolm Sinclair will give an introduction to the unique Doom painting at the Church of St James the Great in Dauntsey, and talk about how the English Reformation from Henry VIII to Elizabeth I destroyed so much religious art in the 16th century.
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. Further information to follow on the Athelstan Museum website.
PLEASE NOTE
The entry fee of £7 includes tea and cake
Doors open at 2.15pm
Tea and cake is served at 2.30pm
Talk starts at 3.00pm