Heritage Open Day: Two talks about Stratford-upon-Avon's medieval Guild Chapel. Change, Renovation and Conservation focuses on changes to the building over time, and the second, From Prayer to Performance, describes the different functions the Chapel has performed Our local experts will deliver two short talks on Stratford-upon-Avon's beautiful medieval Guild Chapel.
The first will consider some of the many changes which have taken place to this ancient building. Visitors will be encouraged to look for signs of the changes still visible in the fabric of the building today. The current building dates from the 15th Century and the completed chapel was highly decorated. Due to the reformation, it was only used for its original purpose for around 50 years.