The Friends of St Peter's Church

Rob Kendall gives a summary of the life and work of HENRY BIRD based on personal memories. Henry had both local and national recognition as an artist and for theatre set designer. Born locally, he was devoted to St Peter’s Church and an active founding member of the Friends of St Peter’s.

Rob Kendall is a Trustee and the Chair of Friends of 78 Derngate, Northampton . He is well known for his involvement in the cultural and heritage life of the town. 

Dr Claire Finn of Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA), provides an update and reveals further discoveries relating to the Harpole Bed Burial. Named after the nearby village of Harpole, Northamptonshire, it was first discovered in 2022 during archaeological works ahead of a housing development. It is believed to be one of the most significant early-medieval female burials ever uncovered in Britain.

You can watch a recording of the talk here.