From Ashes to Restoration: The Great Fire that Reshaped Northampton

Thursday 18th September, 7 pm at All Saints Church A spectacular concert to mark the 350th anniversary of this significant Northampton event, featuring Handel’s Music for the Royal Fireworks.  Purcell  - Symphony from Hail! Bright Cecilia Purcell -  Rejoice in the Lord alway Purcell -  Chacony Handel – MUSIC FOR THE ROYAL FIREWORKS FIORI MUSICALI BAROQUE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA and the CHOIR OF ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH, NORTHAMPTON PENELOPE RAPSON conductor Tickets: £15-£45, concessions for children, students and blue badge.  Wheelchair users, free ticket for carer. Full details & booking: www.ticketsource.co.uk/fiori/great-fire-of-northampton/e-yjpeyl Booking opens July 20

  An animated film to mark the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of Northampton. Northampton Museum & Art Gallery Saturday 20 September - Sunday 5 October (Please note: the film will not be available on the afternoons of Friday 26 & Saturday 27 September) Saturday 20 September marks the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of Northampton – a devastating event that tore through the town, destroying 700 of 850 buildings in the centre and claiming 11 lives. Experience a digital 270° surround animated film that brings to life the events of that fateful day and the remarkable story of recovery that followed.