17 Sep 2025 | 2.30pm | Rausing Building
£7 (includes tea and cake)
Tickets are on sale in the Athelstan Museum and online
An introduction to the unique Doom painting at the Church of St James the Great in Dauntsey, and how the English Reformation from Henry VIII to Elizabeth I destroyed so much religious art in the 16th century.
What exactly is a Doom painting? Your chance to find out with Malcolm Sinclair, who has a Masters degree in Medieval Studies. He will enlighten us on the very rare Doom painting in Dauntsey church, which dates from the 15th century and is one of only five on wooden boards in England. Malcolm will explain why it survived the Reformation when others didn’t.
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.
Our September evening talk will follow the same theme – see link below.
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 under Whats On.
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