Winter talk: Howard Carter and the Discovery of Tutankhamun

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Winter talk: Wonderful Things: Howard Carter and the Discovery of Tutankhamun. A BFER Winter Talk presented by historian, Dr Richard Hoggett

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Winter talk: “Wonderful Things”: Howard Carter and the Discovery of TutankhamunA BFER Winter Talk presented by historian, Dr Richard HoggettMarking the centenary of the official opening of the burial chamber within Tutankhamun’s tomb, this talk tells the story of Howard Carter and one of the greatest archaeological discoveries ever made. The son of a Swaffham artist, Carter was inspired by visits to the Egyptian collections at nearby Didlington Hall and went on to forge a career in Egyptology, throughout which he doggedly pursued the tomb of the boy-king.Winter talk: “Wonderful Things”: Howard Carter and the Discovery of TutankhamunWhen: Thursday 16th February 2023Time: 7pm-8pm (Doors open at 6:40pm, and will close at 7pm. Please arrive prior to 7pm)Where: The Guildhall, Thetford (IP24 2DS)Cost: This event is made possible thanks to the support of the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The talk is free of charge for attendees.Booking required: Due to limited capacity, please book if you wish to attend.Travel: There are several large free car parks in Thetford town centre, within a short 5 minute walking distance from the Guildhall. Car parks locations include Cage Lane, and Tanner Street. The Guildhall is also located 10 minutes walk from Thetford bus station, and 15 minutes walk from Thetford train station. “Wonderful Things”: Howard Carter and the Discovery of Tutankhamun is part of an exciting new series of BFER Winter Talks, held at The Guildhall, Thetford:Thursday 2nd February, 7pm-8pm: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/463660399737" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">‘A portal into another world: snorkelling the chalk streams of the Brecks and Fens’, a talk by Nicola Crockford</a>Thursday 16th February, 7pm-8pm:<a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/463666939297" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> ‘“Wonderful Things”: Howard Carter and the Discovery of Tutankhamun’, a talk by historian Dr Richard Hoggett</a>Thursday 2nd March, 7pm-8pm: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/463675163897" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">‘Bugs in the Brecks’: a talk by entomologist Dr Ross Piper </a>

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