Vikings at the Priory: A Clash of Musical Cultures
- 16th June
About This Event
Mr Richard Walsh, and Mrs Elizabeth Walsh present the evidence concerning early medieval music-making, including the texts that tell us about singing and instruments.
The audience will get to see and hear examples of reproduction period instruments, which for the Viking era meant the lyre, the lure, flutes and panpipes. Drums were also used in religious services, and to beat the rhythm for rowers in the longships.
This event is part of the Vikings at the Priory programme which runs from 27 May to 22 June. Visit: www.prioryarts.org.uk
‘Vikings at the Priory’ is a collaborative project created by Priory Arts with support from Leominster Town Council, the Margaret Allen Foundation and Leominster PCC, with funding provided by Herefordshire Museums & Galleries, The Eveson Trust, The Elmley Foundation, Herefordshire Community Foundation, Our Place Leominster, Rotary Club Leominster
Admission / Ticket Info:
Tuesday 16th June 2026 at 6pm £5 per person Please book ahead at www.prioryarts.org.uk or in person at Leominster Information Centre or by phone 01568 616460, or pay on the door.
Disabled Access:
Generally no disabled parking at the church. Please drop people off at the door to the church by driving through the gates on Church Street and exiting the church drive through the gates into The Grange. If you do need a disabled parking space please call ahead 01568 612124.
Disabled Facilities:
Disabled toilet. Hearing loop. Wheelchair ramp inside the building to move between levels. This ancient building has many different floor levels and steps which are worn or uneven in places, so please take extra care or seek assistance when moving around.
