Discover how JRR Tolkien’s fantasy world of Middle Earth was heavily inspired by Anglo-Saxon history, after hours at Southend Central Museum.
February’s instalment of Southend Museums ‘After Hours’ series is brought to you in collaboration with Southend Libraries’ ‘fantasy week’.
‘Tolkien, taters and the Prittlewell Prince’ will first explore Southend Museums’ internationally significant Anglo-Saxon ‘Prittlewell Princely Burial’ collection, with particular focus on pieces relevant to Tolkien’s own studies, before having a closer look at the Anglo-Saxon inspirations behind his writing and subsequent film adaptations of his work.
Doors open at 6pm, with half an hour for exploring the museum with a complementary glass of wine. The tour begins at 6:30pm, and the event finishes by 8pm.
Pre-booking is essential. This event is 18+ only.