An evening with singer/songwriter Andrew Rumsey – part of ‘History Live’ at the Merchant’s House

Blank Arcades is the third in this acclaimed triptych of albums-in-a-day recorded in historic Wiltshire churches.  With Grammy award-winning sound engineer Katie May (MPG Sound Engineer of the Year, 2025) again at the faders, Blank Arcades sees the same team (David Perry on guitars & church organ, Cameron Saint on double bass and Louis Spanton on percussion) reunite in atmospheric All Saints, Yatesbury, close to the Avebury stone circle, to perform sixteen new songs on a single summer’s day. 

 A year on from its predecessor, Collodion, Blank Arcades draws on themes of impeded progress and the ‘entrances to nowhere’ implied by the album title, a nod to Andrew’s interest in ancient churches. ‘When you sing in a place like this, the walls join in’. 

Enjoy this one man show with Andrew, Bishop of Ramsbury; a great storyteller, singer and musician. 

The Merchant’s House is thrilled to present History Live, a week-long festival celebrating history in all its forms. This inaugural event promises something for everyone: from engaging lectures and a walking tour of Marlborough to visits to Wilton Windmill and Shaw House.

History Live invites visitors to step back in time, explore local heritage, and experience history in a dynamic, interactive way. Organisers hope this marks the start of a landmark annual event for Marlborough.

In Partnership with North Wessex Downs Landscape Trust and Wiltshire Historic Buildings Trust

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