How do you decipher a language that no one has been able to read for 1,500 years? Why were giant stone figures carved on one of the most remote islands on Earth? Could a game of chess reveal the humour and artistry of medieval craftsmen? And what can a seventh-century Anglo-Saxon burial tell us about kingship, power, and life after death?

Join us for a lively 90-minute tour of the British Museum as we travel across continents and through thousands of years of history, discovering ten remarkable objects that have shaped our understanding of the past. Along the way we'll encounter sacred treasures, lost civilisations, magnificent works of art, and a few enduring mysteries. This tour explores the stories behind the objects: the people who made them, the beliefs they held, the journeys these treasures have taken, and why they continue to fascinate us today.

Meeting Place : Meet at Gail’s on Bayley Street, next to the Jack Horner pub on the corner with Tottenham Court Road. We will enter from the Montague Place entrance on a group ticket provided by the guide

Nearest Underground Station : Tottenham Court Road (Northern, Central and Elizabeth Lines).

Cost : £10.00 No refunds    Max 15 participants

This does require booking and the booking link is here .............. British Museum.