History @ FoP: Creating a Community, Cabinet of Curiosity

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Material objects are an important aspect of community identities and thinking about cultural diversity. Neil Curtis, Head of Museums, introduces a University of Aberdeen project that created a replica 17th century cabinet of curiosity. Dr Elizabeth Curtis, Lecturer in Education at the university, discusses how it is being used as part of a community project focusing on the landscape history around Bennachie in Aberdeenshire. Anna Shortland, Curator (Learning & Access) will show the results of work with classes in Keig and Oyne schools, near Bennachie.

In association with the University of Aberdeen.

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