Tavistock Guildhall Talk : Temptress, Murderess, Mother and Patron: The Many Faces of Ælfthryth, Ordulf's Sister and England's First Crowned Queen
Tavistock Heritage Centre, The Guildhall, Guildhall Square, Abbey Place, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0FW
Tavistock Guildhall Talk : Temptress, Murderess, Mother and Patron: The Many Faces of Ælfthryth, Ordulf's Sister and England's First Crowned Queen -
Dr Geri Parlby
Following John Fletcher's opening-night exploration of the family that founded Tavistock Abbey, historian and lecturer Dr Geri Parlby turns the spotlight onto its most remarkable member. Was Ælfthryth a pioneering queen, a ruthless political operator, or the victim of centuries of character assassination? As England's first crowned queen and sister of Tavistock Abbey's founder, Ordulf, her life was entwined with royal power, dynastic intrigue and the mysterious death of Edward the Martyr. Discover the many faces of one of the most fascinating, influential and controversial women of Anglo-Saxon England.
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Timings
- Saturday 12 September:
- 18:30
Location & directions
Tavistock Heritage Centre, The Guildhall, Guildhall Square, Abbey Place, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0FW
- Directions:
- Parking in Guildhall available
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
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- Booking via WeGotTickets https://wegottickets.com/f/24108
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- Booking opens:
- 29 Jul 2026 12:00 AM
Additional information
- Max number of people:
- 80
- Estimated duration:
- 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
