Lucy Moore explores the extraordinary life of Lady Ann Fanshawe: civil war, exile, diplomacy and England’s first ice cream recipe.

Choral Evensong at St Olave Hart Street (5.30pm-6.15pm) – free to attend – followed by St Olave Lecture (6.30pm-7.15pm) : The Extraordinary Life of Lady Ann Fanshawe

Please join us for Choral Evensong, followed by this special lecture. Renowned historian and author Lucy Moore explores the life of Lady Ann Fanshawe, born in this parish, whose celebrated memoir chronicles civil war, exile and diplomacy. She also left England’s earliest recorded recipe for ice cream.

Join us for insight, history and thoughtful conversation on a range of topics in the spectacular surroundings of our medieval church.