Join exhibition curators Dr Chris King and Dr Charlotte May, Department of Classics and Archaeology for a talk accompanying the Tales from the Caves exhibition.
Explore both myth and reality of Nottingham’s underground history, and some of the many characters who have been associated with the city’s caves over the centuries.
Main image: ‘41a – The Park rock holes’ from Album of view-postcards, chiefly of Nottingham, p.41, University of Nottingham Oversize Not 1.D14 ALB
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Tales from the Caves
Exploring Nottingham's Underground Stories
Thursday 3 October – Sunday 9 March
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The Caves of Medieval Nottingham: The Documentary Evidence
Thu 21 Nov 2024
This talk will reveal a huge amount about what Nottingham's caves were previously used for.
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Weston Gallery
Tales from the Caves Gallery Tours
Thu 17 Oct – Thu 21 Nov 2024
Enjoy a walk-through guided tour of our Tales from the Caves exhibition.
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Nottingham City Centre
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Sat 26 Oct 2024
Enjoy a guided walk around Nottingham with Dr Chris King.
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Djanogly Gallery
The Caves of Medieval Nottingham: The Documentary Evidence
Thu 21 Nov 2024
This talk will reveal a huge amount about what Nottingham's caves were previously used for.
Talk
Exhibition
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Weston Gallery
Tales from the Caves Gallery Tours
Thu 17 Oct – Thu 21 Nov 2024
Enjoy a walk-through guided tour of our Tales from the Caves exhibition.
Talk
Outdoor
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Nottingham City Centre
Health and Disease in Medieval Nottingham
Sat 26 Oct 2024
Enjoy a guided walk around Nottingham with Dr Chris King.