Shadows of the Past 19 October – St Michael’s Church, Beccles

Shadows of the Past
19 October – 30 October, 10.00am to 4.00pm
St Michael’s Church, Beccles

For 11 days in October the seats of St Michael’s Church, Beccles will be occupied by a hundred ‘shadows’ – life-size cardboard figures, each one representing someone who has a connection with Beccles and illustrates part of its history and heritage.  Come along to learn about people you may never have heard of as well as some you may have known.   The exhibition starts with a preview evening on Wednesday 19 October at 7.00pm when Barry Darch will give a short talk (tickets at £5 each, to include wine and nibbles, available from the Parish Office 01502 716370 becclesparish@nullgmail.com). On Saturday 22 October at 2.30pm a short play about Chateaubriand, one of the hundred figures, will be performed by the Bungay Theatre Group with musical accompaniment from the Handbells of Beccles.  The Revd Canon Rich Henderson said, “We are very much looking forward to welcoming visitors to the church for this special event.  This is a chance for people of all ages to join in a celebration of the rich heritage of Beccles.”  Find out more here.