The Highbury Story with Dr Evan Jones

Tickets for this event are free, but please 'purchase' one to give us an idea of attendance.

The site of of the church (formerly 'Highbury Chapel’) has a rich and troubled history that Dr Evan Jones of Bristol University will bring vividly to life in this public lecture. The High Cross (‘Bewell Cross”) marking the former city boundary stood alongside the Gallows where a significant number of ‘felons’ were hanged. During the Reformation Period five Protestants were burned for their opposition to the reign of Catholic Queen Mary. Dr Jones speaks of the executions as acts of public theatre, and you can look forward to a lively account of the history of ‘Highbury’. A special beer (“Bewell Beer”) has been brewed for the occasion of the lecture and will be available from a donations bar.

Cotham Parish Church are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the formation of the parish. This public lecture launches a weekend of anniversary celebrations, which includes a 50th anniversary Cotham Club gig on Friday 25th September. You can buy tickets for that through this link: https://hdfst.uk/e147925