The Meaning of Sanctuary

Saturday, May 3, 2025
Old Baptist Chapel, Tewkesbury, United Kingdom

The Meaning of Sanctuary

Saturday, May 3, 2025
Old Baptist Chapel, Tewkesbury, United Kingdom

What you need to know

On Saturday 4th May 1471, the battle of Tewkesbury raged in the fields close by the town. In the rout that followed many sought sanctuary in the Abbey only to be pursued by the Yorkist forces where fighting continued inside the building resulting in death and capture of the sheltering soldiers. The Abbey was closed for a month due to the  “pollution caused” and had to be re consecrated before it could be re-opened.

Discover the true meaning behind the concept of Church and the idea of sanctuary. He will look at and examine the subject with regards to the battle and how the Monarchy would use it for their own advantage.

Speaker: Father Charles Witney

Event hosted by the Tewkesbury Battlefield Society and the John Moore Museum

Location

Old Baptist Chapel
Old Baptist Chapel Court, Church Street, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 5RZ United Kingdom

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.

When

  • Saturday, May 3, 2025 11:00 AM
  • Doors open 10:45 AM
  • Timezone: United Kingdom Time
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