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Opening in March 2009
Stretching from around the eleventh century to the period of Renaissance and Reformation in the sixteenth century, the late Medieval period (also known as the late Middle Ages) was a time of notable human achievement in Western Europe and the Byzantine world of Eastern Europe. This included the formation of new nations, expansion of trade, creation of magnificent churches and new developments in philosophy and theology.
The Lewis Chessmen, AD 1150-1200 More information
The Lewis Chessmen, AD 1150-1200
Icon of St John the Baptist, AD 1300 More information
Icon of St John the Baptist, AD 1300
The Chaucer Astrolabe, AD 1326 More information
The Chaucer Astrolabe, AD 1326
The Royal Gold Cup, AD 1370-80 More information
The Royal Gold Cup, AD 1370-80
The forthcoming gallery, due to open in 2009, will include examples of Byzantine art, Romanesque and Gothic metalwork and ivory, as well as coinage, jewellery, arms and armour, leather work, tiles, scientific instruments and prints.
Buried treasures
Story of the Lewis Chessmen, £5.00
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