The story of St Matthias is as extraordinary as its Gothic Revival tower is high.
Services were once so fashionable in Victorian society they sold tickets in Bond Street, yet a few decades later it took the steely determination of a few to save the once-feted building from demolition.
And how did a church built to stamp out nonconformity become home to Chorus of Dissent?
Chorus of Dissent and the Elastic Band present Last Night of the Prams to celebrate the 170th birthday of St Matthias Church – Saturday July 1, 5.30pm
A gala evening loosely based on the fascinating and not always fortunate history of St Matthias Church.
Curated and conducted by Ruth Whitehead. Expect marvellous music and fun! Doors and bar 5pm, concert 5.30pm
Chorus of Dissent concert online tickets £10 . U18 free (reserve a seat) Some concert tickets available on the door £15 cash only
Followed by two-course BBQ by private chef Linda Galloway of Daffodil Soup. Chorus of Dissent BBQ tickets £16(+bf)
As part of Stokebourne Festival sponsored by local financial advisers Ruth Whitehead Associates
