What’s On
William Marwood, Cobbler, Preacher, Hangman: Display
William Marwood, Cobbler, Preacher, Hangman: Display
During October, we are delighted to host in our Garden Room a series of display boards telling the story of the Victorian executioner William Marwood.
Marwood lived for most of his life in Horncastle, where he was a cobbler and Methodist preacher, but he was best known for an 11-year career as a hangman. He was an early pioneer of the “long drop” method which saw his dispatch over 170 convicted criminals.
Marwood would have known Boston well, and the first person hanged by him was William Horry, the son of a prominent Boston brewing family.
The display boards are kindly loaned to us by Horncastle History & Heritage Society, and they will have a booklet about Marwood on sale at Fydell House.
You don’t need to book for this event.
Fydell House Thursday Tours with local historian Jane Keightley
Fydell House Thursday Tours with local historian Jane Keightley
There are many tales to tell about life in Fydell House throughout the years.
From a grand home to an adult education college to a wedding venue it has had many roles to play in Boston’s history.
Come on a tour with me and I will make those stories come alive.
2 tours of Fydell House for 8 people each time. During autumn and winter, available Thursday 15 October, 19 Nov, 17 Dec. Please see bookings page for details.
Duration approx 45 mins.
Jane Keightley is a local historian and tour guide and a long term friend of Fydell House. She also does tours of Boston town see www.mrsktours.co.uk
Friaries in Boston: History talk
Friaries in Boston: History talk
Who were the friars and where were their friaries? A talk at Fydell House presented by Martin Fairman and David Radford.
Martin Fairman has researched the four friaries of Boston, and David Radford’s study centres on the Carmelites: their establishment and their disappearance.
There is no need to book for this event. However, if you have additional needs that may mean you could need more space in the room, we have allocated a small number of tickets, and we ask that you click the “Book” button to reserve a place.
Witches: History Talk
Witches: History Talk
In the 16th and 17th centuries, witch mania was prevalent in England. The outcome of witch trials meant that many women were found guilty of witchcraft and murdered.
Presented by Dr Rory Waterman.
Admission: £5 non-members, £4 BPT members
There is no need to book for this event. However, if you have additional needs that may mean you could need more space in the room, we have allocated a small number of tickets, and we ask that you click the “Book” button to reserve a place.
A Christmas Miscellany
A Christmas Miscellany
Frances Taylor and friends present a mixture of mandolin music and readings evoking the spirit of Christmas.
Mince pies and mulled wine will be on hand to get the festive season off to a traditional and warming start.
There is no need to book for this event. However, if you have additional needs that may mean you could need more space in the room, we have allocated a small number of tickets, and we ask that you click the “Book” button to reserve a place.
Boston Market then and now: History Talk
Boston Market then and now: History Talk
Neil Wright provides an illustrated talk on an important part of Boston’s history.
The market place remains the heart of Boston to this day.
BPT Members £4, Non-BPT Members £5
There is no need to book for this event. However, if you have additional needs that may mean you could need more space in the room, we have allocated a small number of tickets, and we ask that you click the “Book” button to reserve a place.