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An acclaimed Egyptologist and TV presenter will deliver two talks at the Museum of Wigan Life on Saturday, August 6.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Professor Joann Fletcher will present two talks:<\/div>\n
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\"\u2b50\"<\/span>The first is a family-friendly talk suitable for adults and children aged 11 plus, and will focus on the sport of ancient Egypt. Jo will explore the wide range of sports ancient Egyptians took part in throughout their 3,000-year history \u2013 which ranges from chariot racing and ball games to running and swimming.<\/div>\n
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\"\u2b50\"<\/span> The second talk will explore the \u2018Golden Faces of Tutankhamen\u2019s dynasty\u2019 \u2013 which holds a special significance as it takes place in the centenary year of the discovery of Tutankhamen\u2019s tomb. The talk will focus on some of ancient Egypt’s best known golden masks, including that of Tutankhamen and Wigan\u2019s own golden lady that sits proudly on display in the museum.<\/div>\n
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The talks will take place on Saturday, August 6 and booking is essential.<\/div>\n
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The first talk (suitable for ages 11+), \u2018The Sport of Ancient Egypt\u2019 begins at 1.30pm and costs \u00a35.<\/div>\n
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The second talk (suitable for ages 16+), \u2018The Golden Faces of Tutankhamen\u2019s Dynasty\u2019 begins at 4pm and costs \u00a310 which includes a glass of wine or juice.<\/div>\n
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To book, please call 01942 828128 or email wiganmuseum@wigan.gov.uk<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>","excerpt":"","slug":"joann-fletcher-ancient-egypt-talks","image":{"url":"https:\/\/www.wiganeventsguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/joann.jpg","id":25441,"extension":"jpg","width":512,"height":512,"sizes":{"thumbnail":{"width":150,"height":150,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","url":"https:\/\/www.wiganeventsguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/joann-150x150.jpg"},"medium":{"width":300,"height":300,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","url":"https:\/\/www.wiganeventsguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/joann-300x300.jpg"},"post-thumbnail":{"width":66,"height":66,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","url":"https:\/\/www.wiganeventsguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/joann-66x66.jpg"},"gallery-thumb":{"width":500,"height":500,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","url":"https:\/\/www.wiganeventsguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/joann-500x500.jpg"},"recent-post-thumbnail":{"width":512,"height":240,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","url":"https:\/\/www.wiganeventsguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/joann-512x240.jpg"},"feature-block-third":{"width":512,"height":348,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","url":"https:\/\/www.wiganeventsguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/joann-512x348.jpg"},"feature-block-half":{"width":512,"height":348,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","url":"https:\/\/www.wiganeventsguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/joann-512x348.jpg"},"feature-block-full":{"width":512,"height":348,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","url":"https:\/\/www.wiganeventsguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/joann-512x348.jpg"},"image-preview":{"width":79,"height":87,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","url":"https:\/\/www.wiganeventsguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/joann-79x87.jpg"},"image-id":{"width":30,"height":20,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","url":"https:\/\/www.wiganeventsguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/joann-30x20.jpg"},"big-id":{"width":149,"height":87,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","url":"https:\/\/www.wiganeventsguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/joann-149x87.jpg"}}},"all_day":false,"start_date":"2022-08-06 13:30:00","start_date_details":{"year":"2022","month":"08","day":"06","hour":"13","minutes":"30","seconds":"00"},"end_date":"2022-08-06 17:00:00","end_date_details":{"year":"2022","month":"08","day":"06","hour":"17","minutes":"00","seconds":"00"},"utc_start_date":"2022-08-06 12:30:00","utc_start_date_details":{"year":"2022","month":"08","day":"06","hour":"12","minutes":"30","seconds":"00"},"utc_end_date":"2022-08-06 16:00:00","utc_end_date_details":{"year":"2022","month":"08","day":"06","hour":"16","minutes":"00","seconds":"00"},"timezone":"Europe\/London","timezone_abbr":"BST","cost":"","cost_details":{"currency_symbol":"","currency_code":"","currency_position":"prefix","values":[]},"website":"","show_map":false,"show_map_link":false,"hide_from_listings":false,"sticky":false,"featured":false,"categories":[],"tags":[],"venue":{"id":3193,"author":"2","status":"publish","date":"2014-05-05 20:45:32","date_utc":"2014-05-05 19:45:32","modified":"2015-02-20 17:03:31","modified_utc":"2015-02-20 17:03:31","url":"https:\/\/www.wiganeventsguide.com\/venue\/museum-of-wigan-life\/","venue":"Museum of Wigan Life","description":"

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