What are your plans for the weekend? On Saturday, 27 September, watch as the team begins preparations for their Michaelmas celebrations, giving a glimpse of how the festival might have been observed in the 19th century. On Sunday, 28 September, join Living History demonstrators at Pendean Farmhouse to explore Autumn life in the 17th century. Enjoy demonstrations in Winkhurst Kitchen and Bayleaf Farmhouse as the Feast Day of St Michael is celebrated with a traditional meal, along with festive Michaelmas folk songs and stories under Titchfield Market Hall. Come visit and be part of something historic! #wdlm #history #tradition #michaelmas (fb)

Michaelmas was dedicated to St. Michael the Archangel, the heavenly angelic warrior who, according to tradition, cast Satan out of heaven. In medieval spirituality, Michael represented protection, justice, and the triumph of divine order over chaos. Churches and chapels were often dedicated to him, especially on hills or high places, symbolising his role as a defender of heaven. In the liturgy, Michaelmas was celebrated with a special mass, prayers, and processions. It reminded medieval Christians of the unseen spiritual warfare that paralleled earthly struggles. Angels were venerated as messengers and protectors, and devotion to St. Michael was particularly strong among knights, soldiers, and those in positions of authority. Read more in our latest blog article! #wdlm #blog #michaelmas #stmichael (fb)