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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 16 February 2023

'The Life and Times of William Byrd: A Local History'. A 400th anniversary talk.


'The Life and Times of William Byrd: A Local History' is one of the events planned to commemorate Stondon Massey's great Elizabethan composer who died 400 years ago. 

The talk, written by local historian Andrew Smith, will be presented by church members and friends beginning at 7.30pm on Friday 30 June at St Peter & St Paul's Church, Stondon Massey. Further details will follow. Tickets for the limited seated event will be £6.13 on Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fri-30-june-730-930pm-the-life-and-times-of-william-byrd-a-local-histo-tickets-566517467997 

A book will also be available for purchase, being a longer version of the script. 

The talk will be repeated at the High Country History Group on Thursday 27 July at 8.00pm at Toot Hill Village Hall, Stanford Rivers. Admission for non members, including refreshments will be £5.00.

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