The third Heritage Live show of the summer series in Saffron Walden saw Imelda May, The Waterboys and the legendary Van Morrison all take to the stage at Audley End House and Gardens.
![Saffron Walden Reporter: Van Morrison at Heritage Live, Audley End House.]( "Saffron Walden Reporter: Van Morrison at Heritage Live, Audley End House.")
Van Morrison at Heritage Live, Audley End House. (Image: Copyright © 2021 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved)
After Saffron Walden singer-songwriter Joanna Eden had kicked off proceedings, Imelda May flew in by helicopter to perform at the concert, having earlier been at the wedding of This Morning chef Clodagh McKenna and Harry Herbert at Highclere.
The multi-award-winning Irish singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist was able to fulfil both engagements on the same day thanks to friend Carol Vorderman sorting out a helicopter to transport her and Niall McNamee between the two venues.
Imelda even wore the same Preen By Thornton Bregazzi dress for both the wedding and the Saffron Walden gig.
The day after the Heritage Live show, Imelda posted on Instagram: "Yesterday was a magical day. I sang at my dearest friends @clodagh_mckenna and @harry_m_herbert wedding AND my first gig back, supporting @vanmorrisonofficial !!!
"I wouldn’t have missed either for the world so my pal @carolvorders helped me sort a helicopter so @niallmcnamee and I could sing at the church then slip away to dash to perform with my band, then fly back to celebrate with Clodagh and Harry and friends. I will treasure that special day forever."
Mike Scott and The Waterboys, best known for hit single The Whole of the Moon, were the day's special guests before Van the Man took to the stage to the delight of his many fans.
The Northern Irish singer-songwriter played a set featuring tracks such as Moondance and Gloria.
It was the turn of You're Beautiful singer James Blunt to headline Heritage Live at Audley End the night before.
The summer concert series was brought to a fantastic finale on the Sunday night with Last Night of the Heritage Proms featuring Russell Watson, the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and the NHS Choir.
Russell Watson posted on Instagram the following day: "What a truly magical evening last night was at Audley End!! It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces and to feel the joy that music, song and togetherness bring.
"Thanks to everyone who made it such a special evening 🙏❤️ #davidarnold #nhschoir #royalphilharmonicconcertorchestra #ChristinaJohnston #mikemoran #alanroger"
You can see pictures from the Heritage Live concert at Audley End featuring Joanna Eden, Imelda May, The Waterboys and Van Morrison below.
![Saffron Walden Reporter: Joanna Eden performing at Heritage Live at Audley End.]( "Saffron Walden Reporter: Joanna Eden performing at Heritage Live at Audley End.")
Joanna Eden performing at Heritage Live at Audley End. (Image: Copyright © 2021 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved)
![Saffron Walden Reporter: Joanna Eden performing at Heritage Live at Audley End House.]( "Saffron Walden Reporter: Joanna Eden performing at Heritage Live at Audley End House.")
Joanna Eden performing at Heritage Live at Audley End House. (Image: Copyright © 2021 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved)
![Saffron Walden Reporter: Joanna Eden at the Van Morrison Heritage Live concert at Audley End.]( "Saffron Walden Reporter: Joanna Eden at the Van Morrison Heritage Live concert at Audley End.")
Joanna Eden at the Van Morrison Heritage Live concert at Audley End. (Image: Copyright © 2021 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved)
![Saffron Walden Reporter: Joanna Eden at the Van Morrison Heritage Live concert at Audley End.]( "Saffron Walden Reporter: Joanna Eden at the Van Morrison Heritage Live concert at Audley End.")
Joanna Eden at the Van Morrison Heritage Live concert at Audley End. (Image: Copyright © 2021 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved)
![Saffron Walden Reporter: Joanna Eden at the Van Morrison Heritage Live concert at Audley End.]( "Saffron Walden Reporter: Joanna Eden at the Van Morrison Heritage Live concert at Audley End.")
Joanna Eden at the Van Morrison Heritage Live concert at Audley End. (Image: Copyright © 2021 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved)
![Saffron Walden Reporter: Joanna Eden at the Heritage Live concert at Audley End.]( "Saffron Walden Reporter: Joanna Eden at the Heritage Live concert at Audley End.")
Joanna Eden at the Heritage Live concert at Audley End. (Image: Copyright © 2021 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved)
![Saffron Walden Reporter: Joanna Eden performing at Heritage Live at Audley End House.]( "Saffron Walden Reporter: Joanna Eden performing at Heritage Live at Audley End House.")
Joanna Eden performing at Heritage Live at Audley End House. (Image: Copyright © 2021 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved)
![Saffron Walden Reporter: Joanna Eden on stage at Heritage Live at Audley End.]( "Saffron Walden Reporter: Joanna Eden on stage at Heritage Live at Audley End.")
Joanna Eden on stage at Heritage Live at Audley End. (Image: Copyright © 2021 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved)
![Saffron Walden Reporter: Imelda May at Heritage Live at Audley End House.]( "Saffron Walden Reporter: Imelda May at Heritage Live at Audley End House.")
Imelda May at Heritage Live at Audley End House. (Image: Copyright © 2021 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved)
![Saffron Walden Reporter: Imelda May at Heritage Live at Audley End House.]( "Saffron Walden Reporter: Imelda May at Heritage Live at Audley End House.")
Imelda May at Heritage Live at Audley End House. (Image: Copyright © 2021 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved)
![Saffron Walden Reporter: Imelda May's band on stage at Heritage Live, Audley End House.]( "Saffron Walden Reporter: Imelda May's band on stage at Heritage Live, Audley End House.")
Imelda May's band on stage at Heritage Live, Audley End House. (Image: Copyright © 2021 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved)
![Saffron Walden Reporter: Imelda May at Heritage Live at Audley End House, Saffron Walden.]( "Saffron Walden Reporter: Imelda May at Heritage Live at Audley End House, Saffron Walden.")
Imelda May at Heritage Live at Audley End House, Saffron Walden. (Image: Copyright © 2021 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved)
![Saffron Walden Reporter: Imelda May performing at Heritage Live at Audley End House, Saffron Walden.]( "Saffron Walden Reporter: Imelda May performing at Heritage Live at Audley End House, Saffron Walden.")
Imelda May performing at Heritage Live at Audley End House, Saffron Walden. (Image: Copyright © 2021 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved)
![Saffron Walden Reporter: Imelda May singing at Heritage Live at Audley End House.]( "Saffron Walden Reporter: Imelda May singing at Heritage Live at Audley End House.")
Imelda May singing at Heritage Live at Audley End House. (Image: Copyright © 2021 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved)
![Saffron Walden Reporter: Imelda May at Heritage Live at Audley End in Saffron Walden.]( "Saffron Walden Reporter: Imelda May at Heritage Live at Audley End in Saffron Walden.")
Imelda May at Heritage Live at Audley End in Saffron Walden. (Image: Copyright © 2021 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved)
![Saffron Walden Reporter: Imelda May at Heritage Live, Audley End House.]( "Saffron Walden Reporter: Imelda May at Heritage Live, Audley End House.")
Imelda May at Heritage Live, Audley End House. (Image: Copyright © 2021 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved)
![Saffron Walden Reporter: The Waterboys at Heritage Live, Audley End House, Saffron Walden.]( "Saffron Walden Reporter: The Waterboys at Heritage Live, Audley End House, Saffron Walden.")
The Waterboys at Heritage Live, Audley End House, Saffron Walden. (Image: Copyright © 2021 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved)
![Saffron Walden Reporter: Fans of The Waterboys enjoying the performance at Heritage Live at Audley End House.]( "Saffron Walden Reporter: Fans of The Waterboys enjoying the performance at Heritage Live at Audley End House.")
Fans of The Waterboys enjoying the performance at Heritage Live at Audley End House. (Image: Copyright © 2021 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved)
![Saffron Walden Reporter: The Waterboys at Heritage Live, Audley End House.]( "Saffron Walden Reporter: The Waterboys at Heritage Live, Audley End House.")
The Waterboys at Heritage Live, Audley End House. (Image: Copyright © 2021 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved)
![Saffron Walden Reporter: The Waterboys at Heritage Live, Audley End House.]( "Saffron Walden Reporter: The Waterboys at Heritage Live, Audley End House.")
The Waterboys at Heritage Live, Audley End House. (Image: Copyright © 2021 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved)
![Saffron Walden Reporter: The Waterboys on stage at Heritage Live, Audley End House.]( "Saffron Walden Reporter: The Waterboys on stage at Heritage Live, Audley End House.")
The Waterboys on stage at Heritage Live, Audley End House. (Image: Copyright © 2021 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved)
![Saffron Walden Reporter: Van Morrison at Heritage Live, Audley End House.]( "Saffron Walden Reporter: Van Morrison at Heritage Live, Audley End House.")
Van Morrison at Heritage Live, Audley End House. (Image: Copyright © 2021 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved)
![Saffron Walden Reporter: Van Morrison at Heritage Live, Audley End House.]( "Saffron Walden Reporter: Van Morrison at Heritage Live, Audley End House.")
Van Morrison at Heritage Live, Audley End House. (Image: Copyright © 2021 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved)
![Saffron Walden Reporter: Van Morrison at Heritage Live, Audley End House.]( "Saffron Walden Reporter: Van Morrison at Heritage Live, Audley End House.")
Van Morrison at Heritage Live, Audley End House. (Image: Copyright © 2021 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved)
![Saffron Walden Reporter: Van Morrison at Heritage Live at Audley End House, Saffron Walden.]( "Saffron Walden Reporter: Van Morrison at Heritage Live at Audley End House, Saffron Walden.")
Van Morrison at Heritage Live at Audley End House, Saffron Walden. (Image: Copyright © 2021 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved)
![Saffron Walden Reporter: Van Morrison at Heritage Live at Audley End House.]( "Saffron Walden Reporter: Van Morrison at Heritage Live at Audley End House.")
Van Morrison at Heritage Live at Audley End House. (Image: Copyright © 2021 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved)
![Saffron Walden Reporter: Van The Man at Heritage Live at Audley End House in Saffron Walden.]( "Saffron Walden Reporter: Van The Man at Heritage Live at Audley End House in Saffron Walden.")
Van The Man at Heritage Live at Audley End House in Saffron Walden. (Image: Copyright © 2021 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved)
![Saffron Walden Reporter: Saffron Walden's Joanna Eden smiling following her earlier performance on stage, and enjoying listening to Van Morrison at Heritage Live, Audley End House.]( "Saffron Walden Reporter: Saffron Walden's Joanna Eden smiling following her earlier performance on stage, and enjoying listening to Van Morrison at Heritage Live, Audley End House.")
Saffron Walden's Joanna Eden smiling following her earlier performance on stage, and enjoying listening to Van Morrison at Heritage Live, Audley End House. (Image: Copyright © 2021 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved)
![Saffron Walden Reporter: The scene at Van Morrison's Heritage Live concert at Audley End House.]( "Saffron Walden Reporter: The scene at Van Morrison's Heritage Live concert at Audley End House.")
The scene at Van Morrison's Heritage Live concert at Audley End House. (Image: Copyright © 2021 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved)
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