An Evening of Dode History

Always been interested in finding out more about the great history that fills Dodes walls....this is your chance.

Many people believe that Dode was built in 1100 by Gundulf, a Norman Bishop and contemporary & confidant of both William the Conqueror and his son William Rufus. There is good historical evidence to suggest this. Bishop Gundulf is best known for building the Tower of London (White Tower) and Colchester Castle.

The author of Lord of the Rings, J.R.R Tolkien, was well acquainted with the life and times of Gundulf as he was a professor of Anglo-Saxon history at Oxford.

So, this begs the question; was Gandalf's name (arguably the most famous wizard in literature) based on the builder of Dode? The similarity to the name together with the reference to the Two Towers certainly may be more than just a coincidence!

If you would like to learn more of both the history of Dode and some of its magical, mystical stories - including the appearance of ‘the Dode Child’ - Doug will be giving a talk in the Church at 7.00pm on Sunday 17th April 2022.

To attend please confirm your interest via the booking link.

There is no charge but a donation to charity would be appropriate.