Edward the Confessor Millennium Festival - Islip 2005
It is not every year that a village can celebrate the millennium of
the birth of a king and saint!
This year the villagers of Islip are commemorating the millennium anniversary
with a series of events from flower festivals to boat burnings and replicas
of the Bayeux Tapestry to a Grand Fete, with the aim of raising funds for
various community projects. We would be delighted if members of the public
would join in these celebrations. Did you know:
- Edward the Confessor was born in Islip in 1005.
- He was King of England from 1042-1066.
- He cured skin disease!
- He re-founded Westminster Abbey and had the Palace of Westminster built.
- His death led to the Norman invasion and the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
- He was declared a Saint in 1161 by Pope Alexander.
- He was the original patron saint of England before St George.
To find out more about Edward the Confessor please read the notes of
the inaugural lecture of the Festival given by Henrietta Leyser at Islip
Village Hall on Wednesday 2nd March 2005 entitled ‘ Who
was Edward?
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