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MMN In-Person Training Days

The MMN organises four in-person training days per year. The venue for these training day is not always hosted at the University of Warwick and other member institutions of the network also help to host these events, providing access to some of the best expertise relevant to the theme of the training day in the UK.

Money in Medieval and Early Modern England: An Introduction

Where: Fitzilliam Museum, Cambridge

When: 22 November 2024

This study day is for all levels of knowledge and ability. Speakers will give an introductory presentation with reference to objects from the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum and participants will be given the chance to handle coins and learn new skills in identification and interpretation.

This event has been arranged in association with the Money and Medals Network based at the University of Warwick and is supported by the British and Royal Numismatic Societies. The network exists to build and develop relationships between UK museums with collections of coins, medals, banknotes, tokens and associated numismatic objects.

This free event is open to anyone working or volunteering in museums, related institutions, and with an interest in numismatics. Morning refreshments and lunch will be provided to attendees, please indicate any dietary requirements on the form.

Programme of events:

10.00: REGISTRATION. Tea and coffee to be served.

10.15: Welcome, Dr Richard Kelleher (Fitzwilliam Museum)

10.20: The Money and Medals Network, Campbell Orchard (University of Warwick/MMN)

10.40: An Introduction to late Medieval Coinage in Britain. Dr Martin Allen (Fitzwilliam Museum)

11.40: Identifying Late Saxon pennies. Dr Wendy Scott (British Museum)

12.40: LUNCH (buffet lunch will be provided)

13.40: Medieval coins in a museum context, or: How to make medieval coins interesting'. Dr Barrie Cook (British Museum)

14.40: Tudor and Stuart coinage in England. Dr Richard Kelleher (Fitzwilliam Museum)

15.40: Final thoughts and questions

16.00: END

Refreshments and drinks will be provided, only limited spaces are available.