Astrology in Shakespeare's England
Saturday, August 23, 2025
Old Baptist Chapel, Tewkesbury, United Kingdom
Astrology in Shakespeare's England
Saturday, August 23, 2025
Old Baptist Chapel, Tewkesbury, United Kingdom
What you need to know
What exactly is astrology and how prevalent was it in Renaissance England?
The dangers of providing horoscopes for monarchs?
Can the constellations and planets help choose a propitious moment, for opening the Globe Theatre to the Coronation of Elizabeth I?
How did astrology influence medicine?
Who were the eminent Tudor astrologers?
Ask the astrologer! How a Tudor astrologer might prognosticate on a 21st century problem.
Speaker: Kris Lee has an MA in Shakespeare Studies and many years interest in the history of astrology. His dissertation Heavenly Stratagems looked at the astrological themes than run through Romeo and Juliet and Julius Caesar, and supported the idea that astrology was used to help choose the opening date of the Globe Theatre.
Location
Old Baptist Chapel
Old Baptist Chapel Court, Church Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5RZ United Kingdom
Where to find us
Find us by the Abbey in a beautifully restored row of timber framed buildings. The Old Baptist Chapel is located opposite the museum, along a little medieval alleyway.
Car: Take Junction 9 off the M5 and follow the signs to Tewkesbury Abbey.
There are numerous car parks nearby. You may also want to consider a car share.
Rail: The nearest railway station is Ashchurch for Tewkesbury. There is a bus stop a short walk away for the 42 bus will bring you into Tewkesbury.
Bus: As well as the bus that serves the railway station, there is also a regular service from Cheltenham (41) which stops in the Crescent which is almost next to the museum. There is also a bus service from Gloucester (71) which stops in the town centre, which is a short walk away.
Bike: If you cycle to the museum you may leave your bike in our courtyard garden.
When
- Saturday, August 23, 2025 11:00 AM
- Doors open 10:45 AM
- Ends Saturday, August 23, 2025 12:00 PM
- Timezone: United Kingdom Time
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Organiser
- John Moore Museum
- Phone 01684 297174
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