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 All Saints' church dates back to the 13th Century. It has a very unusual feature in its triangular tower; the only one in England, presumably built to fit the street. The mediaeval period also provided some fine blind arcading but one of the oddest features is the eighteenth century roof added, one imagines, to bring the church “up to date.”
Visitors should make a point of seeing the Washington Window which is located in the D'Arcy Chapel. This window was donated by the town of Malden, Massachusetts, to commemorate the life of Rev Laurence Washington who  was the great-great grandfather of George Washington, first President of the United States of America. Laurence Washington was a loyalist clergyman, ejected from his living and buried somewhere in the churchyard in 1652. A record of his entry in the burial register may be found on the adjacent wall. A book listing the donors is on the window ledge. For more information about this venue, please visit the All Saints' Website.
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June 20th Literature Hour: David Hughes |
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5pm All Saints Church An opportunity to hear this popular local musician and writer talk about his wonderful book, The Maldonians and other writings. Mr Hughes will also be taking questions. Tickets: £5 |
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June 23rd Lunchtime Recital: Students of the Plume School |
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1.10pm All Saints Church Local young musicians present a varied programme for a summer’s lunchtime. Entry free (retiring collection) |
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June 27th Literature Hour: Shakespeare Sonnets |
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5pm All Saints Church Complete your immersion in Shakespeare by enjoying MacTheatre’s Artistic Director, Barrie Jaimeson’s performances of selected sonnets. The programme includes performances of lute songs to Shakespeare’s words. Tickets: £5 |
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June 30th Lunchtime Recital: Students of the Plume School |
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1.10pm All Saints Church Local young musicians present a varied programme for a summer’s lunchtime. Entry free (retiring collection) |
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July 1st James Bowman, Counter-tenor and Dorothy Linell, Lute |
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7.30pm All Saints' Church
James Bowman is surely one of the world’s most celebrated performers. Having appeared at last year’s festival, he is coming back by popular demand, once again accompanied by the talented lutenist, Dorothy Linell. We recommend early booking to avoid disappointment. Following his 2008 concert at the Maldon Festival of Arts, Mr Bowman graciously consented to become one of our patrons. Tickets: £12, £10, £6 |
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All Saints Church Throughout the festival period, the 96 Group of Local Artists presents an exhibition of their work. |
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