Candlelight tour explores Gunpowder Plot links at Tudor house
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 12:31 · Archive
Coughton Court near Alcester is hosting a candlelight tour exploring the house's connections to the 1605 Gunpowder Plot.
Coughton Court near Alcester is hosting a candlelight tour on Saturday, November 7, exploring the house's connections to the 1605 Gunpowder Plot. The grade I Tudor property is owned by the National Trust but managed directly by the Throckmorton family, whose history is closely linked to the plot.
The event begins in the Coach House with warm mulled cider and Gunpowder cake, before guests are guided into Coughton Court as twilight falls and candles illuminate the property. The tour takes visitors through the rooms, highlighting architectural details and period features whilst stories about the property's past are woven in, with soft lighting creating an atmospheric setting.
Robert Catesby, who masterminded the 1605 plot, was related to the Throckmortons, prominent Catholic recusants. Thomas Throckmorton, who owned Coughton Court at the time, remained Catholic under Elizabeth I and James I and faced imprisonment, restrictions and large fines for refusing to conform to the established Church. The evening costs £25 per ticket and organisers describe it as combining 'warmth, history and a touch of intrigue'.
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- How rare candlelight tour at Tudor country house shines light on Gunpowder PlotA candlelight tour at Coughton Court near Alcester will delve into the world of the Gunpowder Plot which has a strong connection to the houseMalvern Gazette · 5 Nov, 11:03
- How rare candlelight tour at Tudor country house shines light on Gunpowder PlotA candlelight tour at Coughton Court near Alcester will delve into the world of the Gunpowder Plot which has a strong connection to the houseWorcester News · 5 Nov, 11:03
In this story: Coughton Court · Gunpowder Plot · Robert Catesby · Thomas Throckmorton · Throckmorton family · Alcester
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