It is with much sadness that we received news of the death of Martin Taylor on 11 March 2024. Martin was a stalwart founder member of the Society, a diligent committee member, and a major driving force behind the remarkable Ethelbert and Bertha statue project on Lady Wootton’s Green. As a tribute to his sterling contribution to the Society and the city he loved, his funeral cortege will circle Lady Wootton’s Green at approximately 10.00-10.15 am on Friday 12 April. All who would like to honour Martin and thank him for his work are invited to be present at the statues as he passes by. They are also invited to attend his memorial service at Holy Innocents’ Church, Adisham, on 2.30 pm on Saturday 13 April 2024.
Picture shows Martin, second from left, discussing the Ethelbert and Bertha statues with our former president, Michael Steed.