IT’S A ROLL OVER! TAVISTOCK ABBEY and LORD JOHN RUSSELL By Simon Thompson
Talk | Seated
SIMON THOMPSON Simon Thompson was a professional archaeologist working for 20 years at the Museum of London, before moving with his family to Tavistock. Here, as a volunteer with Tavistock Forward, he helped bring about the digitization of the 1752 Wynne map – now freely available online at the National Library of Scotland. He is currently involved with the TASS Lifestories project as well as Tavistock Heritage Trust’s ‘Rediscovering Tavistock Abbey’ project.
TALK: John Russell, founder of the Bedford dynasty, had a remarkable career - serving four Tudor monarchs, but somehow managing to keep his head! Along the way he was gifted the 558-year-old Tavistock Abbey four months after its dissolution: it was to remain a family asset for the following 372 years. This talk will focus on Russell’s life and achievements, but will also touch on hopes for the abbey's future.
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| Mon 14th Jul | 2pm | |
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| All Tickets | £6.00 |
| FOTW Conc Single | £5.00 |
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