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Thursday 28 October
Stories from Egypt: Family Event
Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology
Margaret Bateson-Hill explores the history of Egypt through interactive storytelling in the museum. Travel back in time to the age of the Pharaohs through tales and objects from the past. Suitable for familes, particularly children ages 7-10 years. Part of Camden's Black History Season 'Oral Traditions'. Takes place at 2pm and repeated at 3.30pm.
Saturday 06 November
Creating traditions: Storytelling and Egypt
Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology
'There was a man called Neferpesdjet, who was a bold commoner . . .'. 'Let me be given sweetness, let me be given love . . .'. How do the stories continue? Join a creative writing workshop at the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology that uses fragments of stories found on Ancient Egyptian papyri as inspiration for your own writing. Led by Ayshah Johnston, novelist and Caribbean historian. Part of Camden's Black History Season 'Oral Traditions'. There will be a follow up session on Saturday 22 January to read through final compositions and feedback will be given between sessions.
