Who were the remarkable family behind the foundation of Tavistock Abbey and, ultimately, the birth of the town itself? John Fletcher explores the lives of Ordgar, the first Earldorman of Devon; his daughter Ælfthryth, England's first crowned queen; and his son Ordulf, founder of Tavistock Abbey. Set against the dramatic backdrop of Viking raids and the emergence of the Kingdom of England, this fascinating talk reveals how one family's ambition, influence and legacy helped shape both Tavistock and the nation's history.