Faith Leaders: St Pancras Old Church
Father James Elston is the leader of the Church of England congregation at St Pancras Old Church. James tells us about the beliefs and practices of the Church of England. As the priest of one of London’s most ancient churches, James talks about what role his church has in helping those in need in our society today.
This is part of a series of interviews with Faith Leaders from across Camden. Our aim is to learn about different religions and the part they play in shaping our community.
Package by: Freddy Chick
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The Hardy Tree
In the churchyard of St Pancras Old Church is the mysterious Hardy Tree. A proud ash tree with over a hundred gravestones studded into its roots.
The story goes that the poet Thomas Hardy was its creator, while he was a young architects assistant helping the Midland Railway company. But that’s only a story. No one can say what the true origin or import of this tree is, could it be a truly mystic tree?
Brought to you by: Lester Hillman from the Camden Tour Guides Association and Freddy Chick of Camden Community Radio.
With contributions by:
Father James Elston
Rachel Floyd
Helen Lange
Simon Causer
Aidan Dun
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Brrring Brrring Out Your Dead
This is the story of the Soane’s family mausoleum in St. Pancras Old Church cemetery. You might think you’ve never seen this mausoleum before, but it bears an eerie resemblance to something you know and love…
Package by: Freddy Chick
Thanks to Frances Sands, Soane Museum and Gavin Stamp for their contributions.
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What's on Sat 25th Feb - Sat 3rd March
This week we have music news of Joyce Simms at Jazz cafe & Devin at Koko; Poetry includes Bang said the gun at Hotel Elephant and Camden Poetry Series – Trinity United Reform Church; The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is film choice; stage selection is The Soho with Adam Riches; Comedy calls with United Comedy at the Etcetera Theatre; The Britsh Thyroid Association.
Presented by: Darryl McKay
Read by: Cina Aissa, Laurie Bolger & Darryl McKay
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