(New) Series 3 Episode 2 - The Boston Escape Attempt.

Season 3 2 (New) Series 3 Episode 2 - The Boston Escape Attempt.

© 20 26 The Rise of the Protestants., Author, Shaughan Holt.

Artwork: St Botolph's Church. The Anglican parish church of Boston, Lincolnshire, England.

It has been referred to as "Boston Stump" since it was constructed in the 16th century. The church is a Grade I listed building. The name "Boston" is thought to have evolved from "Botolph's Town".

Music: "And the Glory of the Lord", - Performed by the Boston Baroque.

The opening chorus from Part I of Messiah, the celebrated oratorio composed by the German-born British composer George Frideric Handel in 1741.

Handel completed the entire work in London in the remarkable space of just three weeks.

The chorus sets the words of Isaiah 40 : 5 from the King James Bible:

"And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed".

"And all flesh shall see it together".

"For the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it".

Named after the city of Boston, Massachusetts, Boston Baroque is the oldest permanent period-instrument orchestra in North America. Founded in 19 73 by the American harpsichordist and conductor Martin Pearlman, it is renowned for its performances of Baroque and Classical music using authentic period instruments and historically informed performance practices.