Cirencester And the Arthurian Myth
A Quest For Camelot With Mark Horton
Is it possible that Camelot – and even the round table – could have been here in Cirencester? In this revelatory talk, archaeologist and BBC Coast regular Mark Horton takes us deep into the ‘Dark Ages’ of late fifth-century Britain to re-examine the enduring legend of King Arthur. Behind the myth lies a powerful leader who, as Rome crumbled and Saxons advanced, defended a wealthy Christian kingdom and a Roman way of life. Drawing on the latest archaeological evidence, Mark maps fact onto fairytale to make a bold case for Arthur ‘coming home’ – and asks what drives our enduring desire to claim him as our own.
Your ticket includes a free invitation to stay on for the concluding event of the festival, Feast of Fools folk quartet. The Bingham Hall bar will remain open so please join us to raise a glass and wrap the festival in style!
Location
Bingham Hall, King Street, Cirencester, GL7 1JT.
Date & Time
Sunday 1 November,
6.15 pm to 7.15 pm
Tickets
Standard: £12.50 (includes folk set with Feast of Fools!)
Under 22s: £5
Bingham Hall
Parking information
Limited on-street parking available. Nearest car parks: Forum Car Park; Beeches Car Park and some spaces at Cirencester Primary School on Victoria Rd. Free weekend parking is also available at St James’s Place House, 1 Tetbury Rd, GL7 1FP and the council offices at Trinity Road, GL7 1PX, which is also available on weekday evenings after 6:30pm. Please allow plenty of time.
Accessibility information
The main hall is wheelchair and pushchair accessible with accessible toilet facilities within easy reach.