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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. /

Tuesday, 4 July 2023

A New Memorial to Byrd at Stondon Massey? Celebrating his 400th anniversary

 


William Byrd Memorial 2023

We have experienced such delight in celebrating the life and music of William Byrd in this 400th year since his death.

The long connection between William Byrd and St. Peter and St. Paul Church Stondon Massey is one we hope to continue to celebrate in the years to come. In light of this, we have plans to erect a memorial to William Byrd on the outside of the church.

The proposed plan is for a slate memorial with free-flowing script to be situated on the wall to the left (west) of the porch. We hope that this will become a draw and delight for those interested in William Byrd, in history, in church music and in the local area. We hope to have this memorial in place during this anniversary year.

We would very much appreciate your support in fundraising for this work of art. You can contribute with a gift at one of our William Byrd events during July 2023 or you can give online by bank transfer using the details below. Thank you for your support.

Reverend Sam Brazier-Gibbs, and Jan Mackintosh churchwarden.


Bank Transfer

Go to our benefice website: Priory Church of St Laurence, Blackmore |  William Byrd 400 Year Anniversary (blackmorechurch.org.uk)

Please use BYRDMEM in the reference field.

Stondon Massey Church

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