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We are a small congregation commemorating the 400th anniversary of the death of the village's Elizabethan composer, William Byrd (c.1540 - 1623).

We are planning to erect a permanent memorial to Byrd to mark the quatercentenary since his death, and have begun a fundraising appeal. Our events this year have included a talk on The Life and Times of William Byrd (30 June), including book release; a Commemorative Service of BCP Evensong (2 July); and, welcomed The Stondon Singers who gave a sell-out William Byrd Anniversary Concert on the actual day (4 July). Stondon Massey has also featured on BBC Radio 3's 'Composer of the Week' programme (3-7 July).

This website contains everything you need to know about William Byrd's life and music as well as his links with Stondon Massey. /

Monday, 7 March 2011

William Byrd Festival to support cost of new Garden of Remembrance

Stondon Massey Parochial Church Council has received faculty approval (“church planning permission”) to build a new Garden of Remembrance in the churchyard. The old one (illustrated), built in wood, is deteriorating. £5000 needs to be raised which is quite a challenge. The William Byrd Festival will help towards the PCC’s objective. Please support us by buying tickets for the concerts and / or sponsoring the Festival.

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