Simon Jenkins
The Village In Britain
We are a nation of villages, from the picturesque hamlets of the Cotswolds, to the tight-knit terraces of Cardiff. Villages link us with our past and are the stuff of art, folklore and song – and for many they offer a place of connection and sanctuary. And yet Britain today is one of the most centralised in Europe, with local decisions made by national government, and communities feeling increasingly disempowered and disconnected. Bestselling author, journalist and conservationist Simon Jenkins traces the village from medieval origins through industrial decline to its rebirth in urban and digital spaces, and explores what it has to teach us about belonging, place and the future of communities today.
Location
The Parish Church, Market Place, Cirencester, GL7 2NX.
Date & Time
Saturday 31 October,
4 pm to 5 pm
Tickets
Standard: £12.50
Under 22s: £5
Cirencester Parish Church
Parking Info
Nearest car parks: Abbey Grounds Car Park; Waterloo Car Park; The Forum Car Park; Brewery Car Park. Limited parking available in the Market Place. Some free weekend parking (Sat/Sun) is also available at St James’s Place House, 1 Tetbury Rd, GL7 1FP.
Accessibility Information
Level access is found at the North Door – nearest to the Abbey Grounds entrance. There are also accessible toilets within the church.