Early Highwaymen 1550 to 1640 Talk

Wednesday 12th September, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm.

Early Highwaymen 1550 to 1640 Talk

Join Lee Timmins for his talk on the life and times of the early highwayman in the barn at the 1620s House & Garden

What inspired men and women to chance it upon the highway?

How is Shakespeare’s Sir John Falstaff relevant?

Were there Highwaymen living at The 1620s House?

Tickets: £6.00 

Pre booking recommended – Call 01455 290429 (open 7 days a week from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm)

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