“Earldorman, Lord and Queen: Ordgar, Ordulf, Ælfthryth and the Beginnings of Tavistock"
Tavistock Heritage Centre, The Guildhall, Guildhall Square, Abbey Place, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0FW
Who were the remarkable family behind the foundation of Tavistock Abbey and, ultimately, the birth of the town itself? John Fletcher explores the lives of Ordgar, the first Earldorman of Devon; his daughter Ælfthryth, England's first crowned queen; and his son Ordulf, founder of Tavistock Abbey. Set against the dramatic backdrop of Viking raids and the emergence of the Kingdom of England, this fascinating talk reveals how one family's ambition, influence and legacy helped shape both Tavistock and the nation's history.
Timings
- Friday 11 September:
- 18:30
Location & directions
Tavistock Heritage Centre, The Guildhall, Guildhall Square, Abbey Place, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0FW
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Book via WeGotTickets https://wegottickets.com/f/24103
- Booking website:
- https://wegottickets.com/f/24103
- Booking opens:
- 30 Jul 2026 12:00 AM
Additional information
- Max number of people:
- 80
- Estimated duration:
- 1 hour(s) 20 minute(s)
