Festival Bowland: The Celtic History of the North West
This evening lecture, delivered by Neil Whalley, will be presented by Champion Bowland and held in the lovely surroundings of the Tithe Barn at Browsholme Hall.
The Celtic past in North West England is fascinating but often overlooked. Fragments of evidence from history, archaeology and literature help us piece together a world of ancient gods and tribal territories, and a medieval warrior society inhabited by semi-legendary kings, bards and saints. Meanwhile, place names offer a glimpse at the lost Celtic language of Cumbric, once spoken in the region. In this talk, Neil will trace the history of the ‘Celts’ in the North West, from their European origins to their eventual disappearance, exploring their language, religion, literature and legends, and looking at what they left behind. Pay bar available from 7pm. £5 admission per person. Booking essential. Please email sandra.silk@lancashire.gov.uk