30th May 2026
May 30th fundraising event at St Germans Priory church. Fascinating event where esteemed speakers explore the saints of medieval Cornwall, the many lives of St Germans Priory and how it was remembered connecting to the Celtic Revival. Plus, guided tours.
Set within this wonderful building of St Germans Priory Church, a fascinating event where esteemed speakers explore the saints of medieval Cornwall, and the many lives of St Germans Priory. Including, a mosaic of architecture that emerged over time, and how St Germans was subsequently remembered connecting to the Celtic Revival of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Includes a guided tour of St Germans Priory, described by Cornwall Historic Churches Trust as ‘one of the finest, oldest and most historic parish churches in Cornwall.’
Doors open 10.30am
11.00am: Professor Nicholas Orme: ‘The Saints of Cornwall’,
12.00: John Allan: ‘The architecture of St Germans church before 1350’,
Lunch: 1.00 -2.15pm Bring your own or visit one of the many nearby eateries. Tour of the Priory church during lunch (optional).
2.15pm Dr Jo Mattingly: ‘The architecture of St Germans after 1350’,
3.15pm Dr Garry Tregidga: ‘Remembering St Germans through time’, 4.15pm Guided tour of the Priory church, 5pm: Finish.
To buy tickets and more info on the talks, visit
https://www.southeastcornwallarts.co.uk/what-s-on
£9.50 (includes tea/coffee), concession £5.00 (students and under 18s)
A fundraising event for St Germans Priory, supported by St Germans OCS
St Germans Priory, PL12 5NP