History by Candlelight in Medieval Church

On Nov 21st, as a part of Wilton’s Christmas tree lighting celebrations, the Fugglestone St Peter Trust is putting on an immersive history of St Peter’s church and its locale from 1291AD to present day. Similarly to last year’s “150 candle” evening of words and music, the church will be illuminated solely by candles for an immersive programme of historical readings, traditional music, and poetry covering four major periods: Medieval, Early Modern, Victorian and 20th Century. It will feature two hymns based on poetry by the Church’s one time rector George Herbert. Organ music will be played on the rare hand-pumped pipe organ by local organist Christopher Booth.

The 1hr 30min event will take place in the church from 4pm on the afternoon of the tree lighting event in Wilton. It will be concluded by a procession led by local Morris Dancers from the church to the Market place for the tree lighting ceremonies.

Entry is free with commemorative programmes available for sale. All proceeds from programme sales will go to the Fugglestone St. Peter Trust and the repair and restoration of the church.