African Artefacts in the British Museum - Guided Tour with Danny Thompson

Explore African history through the remarkable artefacts held in the British Museum on this 90-minute guided tour. It is Black History Month and we have a special treat for you - here is your opportunity to join Danny Thompson – historian, author, lecturer and certified tour guide – for a fascinating exploration of African artefacts in the British Museum’s collections. Through a selection of ancient and medieval objects, Danny will explore the techniques, stories and meanings behind the artefacts, looking beyond the objects themselves to learn more about the African societies and individuals who created them. The tour offers an opportunity to discover African history through material culture and to gain a deeper understanding of the craftsmanship, knowledge, traditions and experiences represented within the museum’s collections. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- About your guide Danny Thompson is a historian, author, lecturer and certified tour guide whose work explores African and Black history and heritage. Booking information To mark Black History Month, we’re delighted to offer our library audiences a limited number of free places on this special guided tour (which would normally cost £25 per person). To help us make sure these limited places are used, there is a £5 booking fee, which is refundable on request after you have attended the tour. Places are very limited, so please only book if you are confident you can attend. This will help us ensure that as many people as possible have the chance to enjoy this special Black History Month experience. Event details Organiser: Kensington and Chelsea Libraries and Archives Date: Sunday 25 October Time: 10.30am Duration: 90 minutes Meeting point: Montague Place entrance, British Museum, London WC1E 7JW (rear of the museum – not the main Great Russell Street entrance). What3Words location for this entrance as ///cooks.waddled.cook What to bring Please wear comfortable footwear and bring water or another drink to keep hydrated during the tour.