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The Lewis Chessmen

When & Where

Other Organisation: 
Markinch Heritage Group
Thursday, 9 January 2025 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
252 Memorial Hall, , Betson Street, Markinch, KY7 6AA

Event Details

The Lewis Chessmen remain one of the most valuable finds to have ever been extracted from Scottish soil. For almost 200 years the story of the chessman has remained constant - until now. Dr David Caldwell, a former Curator at the National Museum of Scotland will speak about the history of the pieces and the latest thinking on them.

As always, tea, coffee and themed home baking are available on the night and also the opportunity to take part in our celebrated raffle where the prizes touch end end of the sublime to ridiculous spectrum.

Why not come along and hear the story in a convivial atmosphere with probably one of the best speakers on the subject?

Details will appear shortly on our Facebook page - www.facebook.com/MarkinchHeritageGroup/ [1]

Contact

Alan Crombie
alancrombie@sky.com [2]
07802738304

Costs

Members free - Non-Members £2

Event Location

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252 Memorial Hall,
Betson Street
Markinch
Fife
KY7 6AA
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Links
[1] http://www.facebook.com/MarkinchHeritageGroup/ [2] mailto:alancrombie@sky.com [3] https://maps.google.com/maps?q=KY7+6AA&hl=en&z=14&t=m