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Local History Talk: Festivals of Britain
June 10 @ 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm
| £4.50
🎭🔥👻 Were our traditional festivals really pagan? 👻🔥🎭
Why do we dance around Maypoles? Where did Halloween really come from? And how much of what we think we know about Britain’s ancient customs is actually true?
Join us on Wednesday 10th June for a fascinating evening with Professor Ronald Hutton, one of Britain’s leading historians and folklorists, as he explores the history of Festivals of Britain.
Professor Hutton is the acclaimed author of Stations of the Sun, the definitive study of Britain’s seasonal customs and celebrations. His research has transformed our understanding of folk traditions, uncovering the real stories behind many of our best-loved festivals.
Discover:
🌿 The surprising truth about “pagan” traditions
🎃 The origins of Halloween and Samhain
🔥 Why bonfires, Maypoles and Morris dancing became part of British life
⛪ How church, community and celebration shaped the British year
🎉 What our ancestors really did to mark the changing seasons
Whether you’re interested in local history, folklore, customs, religion or simply enjoy a good story, this promises to be a thought-provoking and entertaining evening.
📅 Wednesday 10th June
⏰ Refreshments from 7.00pm | Talk begins at 7.30pm
📍 Kingswood Heritage Museum
🎟 £4.50 to be booked in advance
📞 0117 960 5664 Places are expected to be popular, so tickets must be reserved in advance by phoning the museum.
Come along and discover the fascinating history behind Britain’s festivals and traditions.
