The Manchester Museum: History of the World lunchtime mini tour on 8 November
03 Nov 2010
Archaeology showcase lecture on 10 November
A History of the World mini tour with Nick Merriman - Monday 8 November / 12.30-1pm
You may have heard Neil Macgregor, Director of the British Museum, telling A History of the World in 100 Objects on BBC Radio 4. This is your chance to experience Manchester's version. Come and listen to Dr Nick Merriman, Director of The Manchester Museum, talking about how the objects in our collection have shaped history. Nick will take you on a tour around our Pre-historic Life gallery concentrating on the early human occupation of the region, Ice Ages and climate change.
Drop-in
Free, adults and older children
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Showcase lecture - Wednesday 10 November / 3-4.30pm
We are here because you were there: archaeology and politics in the 19th century and the origins of Cyprus collections in the UK.
Dr Thomas Kiely, Curator of Cyprus collections, Department of Greece and Rome, the British Museum.
Drop-in
Free
Adults
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