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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. /

Thursday 13 July 2023

Repeat of 'The Life and Times of William Byrd: A Local History'. Thursday 27 July 2023.


There will be another opportunity to hear 'The Life and Times of William Byrd: A Local History'. Andrew Smith will be giving a PowerPoint version of the talk at the High Country History Group.

The meeting will be held on Thursday 27 July 2023, beginning at 8pm at Toot Hill Village Hall, Toot Hill Road, Toot Hill, Ongar. CM5 9SD.

Visitors are very welcome. The entrance fee is £5.00 and will include after-talk refreshments.

For more information on the High Country History Group visit High Country History Group

The talk is available for booking. Use contact form on this site.

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