Grey Friars themed lecture coming up.
Rare opportunity – Wednesday March 8th 7.30pm.
Lavishly-illustrated talk on the history of the Grey Friars site by former adult college principal Alan Skinner. Nearly 2,000 years of social history, Roman times to C21st.
Visitors welcome only £3. Lexden History Society – St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane, off Lexden Road.

Photo: 1588 view looking up East Hill, through East Gate with St James’ church on the left, and just above on the right, what is surely a rare depiction of the remains of the Grey Friars’ church (minus spire).