The Battle of Shrewsbury, 1403 by Anthony Rich

Event Date: 6 February 2025
Start Time: 7:30 pm
Finish Time: 9:00 pm
Venue Name: Zoom

The Battle of Shrewsbury was waged between an army led by the Lancastrian King Henry IV and a rebel army led by Henry “Harry Hotspur” Percy from Northumberland. The battle, the first in which English archers fought each other on English soil, reaffirmed the effectiveness of the longbow and ended the Percy challenge to King Henry IV of England. It was also the battle at which our favourite medieval hero, the future Henry V, won his spurs despite being wounded in the face by an arrow.

Annual Day Trip to Montgomery Castle and the Battle of Pilleth

19 June 2025

9:00 am
6:00 pm

The Simon de Montfort Society

Today visitors can explore Montgomery's history and heritage, visit the old Bell Museum and climb the ruined battlements of Montgomery Castle. We will have an opportunity to examine the very latest findings from the archaeological studies taking place at Montgomery...

The Cult of the Virgin Mary (and did she found Evesham Abbey?)

10 July 2025

7:30 pm
9:00 pm

Richard Carter

The founding story of the Abbey of St Mary and St Ecgwine (Evesham Abbey) centres on a personal appearance by the Virgin Mary. The Abbey's continuing prosperity had much to do with the popularity of the cult of the Virgin...

October Day School: Ceremony and Splendour

11 October 2025

9:00 am
4:00 pm

The Simon de Montfort Society

This is the Simon de Montfort Society's annual popular Day School which features lectures by Rob Jones, David Carpenter, Sandy Higgins, with the memorial lecture by Peter Coss. The House of the Twin Tailed Lion will be presenting too (below). The...

St Nicholas Supper

6 December 2025

7:00 pm
10:00 pm

David Snowden

This is the Society's Christmas get together at Holland House. Good food, drink and company to start the seasonal festivities. Free parking adjacent Accessible for those with a disability

Evesham Medieval Market

17 May 2025

10:00 am
4:00 pm

Evesham's annual medieval market will boast fascinating and unique stalls, live entertainment, re-enactment and food and drink. The Society stall is usually based in St Lawrence's Church. It is a two day event starting at 10 am on Saturday 17 May...

Light in the Darkness by Heather Rendell

9 January 2025

7:30 pm
7:21 pm

A Zoom only meeting featuring an examination of the contrast between life in the medieval hall and the chivalry ideal of life. Most of the Society's lectures are in person but because of the likely inclement weather at this time of...