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Talk: Agatha Christie, her life and characters with the collector.

27 July 2023, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

A signed picture of Agatha Christie.
Join the Museum of Cambridge for an evening talk about our latest exhibition, “Agatha Christie: an exhibition of her life and characters.” Hear from the remarkable collector and curator of the exhibit, who has spent 15 years gathering memorabilia of one of the UK’s greatest mystery writers. Agatha Christie wrote more than 91 plays, short stories and novels with characters and stories known worldwide.
Stay late and see the exhibition celebrating her life and creativity at the Museum of Cambridge. You will be surrounded by objects from the early 20th century and step back to Agatha’s time. See an extraordinary private collection of outfits, memorabilia, and movie history which will inspire you to dive back into Agatha’s world of mystery and murder!
Arrival from 6:30 pm with a talk from the collector and curator, followed by a visit to the Museum.
Tickets are available to book on Eventbrite as donate as you feel, with all donations supporting the work of the Museum of Cambridge. Your donation also includes a drink and nibbles during the talk. (Talk: Agatha Christie, an exhibition of her life and characters Tickets, Thu, Jul 27, 2023 at 6:30 PM | Eventbrite)

Accessibility

You can read about our accessibility information on our website. If you’d like to chat through any accessibility requirements, don’t hesitate to give us a call on 01223 355159 or email alex.smaridge@museumofcambridge.org.uk. Event attendees with additional needs are welcome to bring a supporter or carer who will be admitted to the event free of charge. 

Getting Here

We are in the centre of Cambridge. You’ll find us at the corner of Castle Street and Northampton Street. We are right beside Kettle’s Yard and only a 15-minute walk from King’s College.

You can park your bike at the bike parks on Bridge Street or on Northampton Street. There is a bus stop on Bridge Street. Check out the Stagecoach website to plan your journey to and from the Museum. Find out more about how to get here by train, bike, bus, car or on foot on our website.

Photography

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Talk: Agatha Christie, her life and characters with the collector.

Details

Date:
27 July 2023
Time:
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Venue

The Museum of Cambridge
2-3 Castle Street
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB3 0AQ United Kingdom + Google Map
Phone
+441223355159
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