Bury St Edmunds' magnificent Athenaeum has witnessed centuries of history and now its secrets are finally being told. Historian and author Adrian Tindall presents the fascinating story of this extraordinary building: its architecture, its distinguished visitors, its role in the social and cultural life of the town, and the remarkable people who have passed through its doors.
 
Drawing on years of meticulous research, Adrian brings the Athenaeum's past vividly to life in a richly illustrated presentation packed with local colour, unexpected connections, and surprising revelations.
 
A treat for history lovers and anyone curious about the hidden stories that lie beneath the surface of one of the Bury’s familiar buildings.
 
Format: Presentation followed by audience Q&A
Themes: Non-Fiction, Local Interest, History
 
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Adrian is Chair of the Bury St Edmunds Association of Registered Tour Guides and author of The Story of Bury St Edmunds Market Cross: ‘A Neat and Beautiful Theatre’. He was formerly county archaeologist for Hereford and Worcester, Cheshire and Cambridgeshire, and is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries.