History Talks - The Queen's Alchemist!

11 August 2010 at Leeds

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Starts at:
12:30 on 11 August 2010
Finishes at:
13:30 on 11 August 2010

These introductory sessions give an overview of some of the significant events in the Tudor period, followed by a chance to handle some of our original and replica objects.

Tudor scientists studied Alchemy and Astrology rather than Chemistry and Physics!

Find out about Sir John Dee, tutor to Queen Elizabeth I, a mathematician and magician who cast Elizabeth’s horoscope to find a good date for her coronation!

To Book

Price: £6 per attendee
Length: 60 minutes
Time: 10am and 12.30pm

Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Tel: 0113 220 1888
Email: educate.leeds@armouries.org.uk


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