Reformation, Recycling and Reuse

Discovering the Sounds, Colours and Stories of St Michael, Spurriergate
Saturday 21st May 2022, 10:00am - 5:00pm Spurriergate Centre
The Spurriergate Centre in York.

Description

Come with us for a day of discoveries as we explore the music, sounds, stained glass and extraordinary history of St Michael Spurriergate (now the Spurriergate Centre), one of historic Coney Street’s remarkable pre-Norman churches.

Dip into the events or stay for the day - whatever suits your interests. Children (aged 11+) are welcome in families.      

10.00am
Arrival and coffee - introductions and welcome

10.15-11.15
Louise Hampson takes us on a tour of the stained glass of St Michael’s

Tea/Coffee

11.45-12.00
Rachel Cowgill gives a brief update on the StreetLife project and its work
in and around Coney Street

12.00-12.30
Chris Webb explores what the Churchwardens’ accounts tell us about
changes to the fabric of St Michael’s through the centuries

Break for lunch (not provided)

1.30-3.00
Lisa Colton and the White Rose Consort bring music to life that would
have been heard in St Michael’s during the Medieval and Reformation period

Tea/Coffee

3.30-4.30
The Clock, Bells and Bellringers of St Michael’s

4.30-5.00
Closing discussion

Booking information

This event is free to attend, but requires booking.

Location

53.95789019291, -1.0824966430664