IAA Town Lectures & Concerts – ROOTED IN PLACE: BENJAMIN BRITTEN

Lecture – Rooted in Place: Benjamin Britten – 12th November 2026

Lecturer: Dr Christopher Hilton, Head of Archive & Library

Explore the rich legacy of Benjamin Britten through the unique lens of his Suffolk roots. Dr Hilton highlights how Britten’s deep connection to his native county is reflected in the collections at The Red House. He discusses iconic works such as Peter Grimes, inspired by the Suffolk coast, to community-focused pieces such as Noye’s Fludde and Welcome Ode -Britten’s final completed composition written for local schoolchildren. The archive offers a compelling glimpse into Britten’s life in Aldeburgh. Personal documents, photographs and memorabilia reveal the town’s influence on his work and the social history that shaped his world. 

Lectures & Concerts are presented at Museum Street Methodist Church,
Ipswich IP1 2EF  (entrance in Black Horse Lane).
From 1.00 to 1.50pm. Doors open 12.30pm.

ADMISSION IS FREE  – with a retiring collection.
Donations of at least £5.00 per person are valued to maintain the series.
Refreshments, served 12.30 -1.55pm. are included.

Full details of the 2026 series on the TOWN LECTURES & CONCERTS page.

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