19th June 2025
Sarah Deere-Jones
Many people around the world today believe the harp to be an exclusively 'Celtic' instrument and are unaware of its considerable presence in England since the 10th century. This lecture describes the many illustrations Sarah has collected over 20 years, from stone and wood carvings, illuminated manuscripts, stained glass and wall paintings. With the aid of the many references there are in literature and household accounts of the time, Sarah reveals the hidden history of this delightful instrument, and using her own reproduction medieval harps performs music and songs from medieval England.
