Boulton, Christopher Francis, 1927 - 1972
Dates
- Existence: 1927 - 1972
Biography
Christopher Boulton, an anthroposophist and lover of theatre, was warden of the Sheffield Educational Settlement from 1955 to 1961. Whilst warden Boulton produced around 20 plays, including his own play "The Doctor", in some of which he also acted, whilst continuing to teach a course on anthroposophy and arranging lectures on other subjects such as astronomy and Wagner's "Ring" cycle. Following his wardenship of the Sheffield Educational Settlement Boulton purchased a house in Meadowbank Road, Nether Edge, where he founded a Rudolf Steiner Settlement, and where the Merlin Theatre and the Arnold Freeman Hall continue to flourish.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Sheffield Educational Settlement Papers
Papers from the Sheffield Educational Settlement during the period of Arnold Freeman’s wardenship (1918-55). The records are incomplete, particularly for the 1930s, but include correspondence, minute books, account books, some published material, play files and information about lectures, classes and activities at the Settlement.
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