Market Harborough Historical Society January Meeting

INTRODUCING OUR SPEAKER FOR THE JANUARY 14TH MEETING, ROSALIND WILLATTS, ON THE STORY OF LAUNDE ABBEY
‘SIX CHEESES FOR CROMWELL’

Rosalind who has visited the Abbey many times over the last 36 years and worked on its archives, will tell the story of Launde abbey from its beginnings in 1219 as a Priory through the turbulent years of the Reformation and its ownership by Thomas Cromwell and his son Gregory.

After four centuries as a private house, it was returned to the church as a retreat and Study Centre. The present house including the chapel incorporates some of the ancient priory as well as many changes by its various owners.

Launde Abbey copyright Rutland Captures
We meet at the Market Harborough Methodist Church Hall, Northampton Road, Market Harborough, LE16 9HE, at 7.30pm, from September to May. For new members and visitors please note that there is a car park directly opposite church.

There is also a charge of E3 for Non-Members plus a E1 entry fee for all.