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National Treasures: Fantastic Finds from the Isle of Man - 1st December, 2025
Overview
- Location: Erin Arts Centre, Victoria Square, Port Erin, Isle of Man, IM9 6LD
- Date: Monday, 1 December 2025
The event features the first talk of Rushen Heritage Trust's new season at the Erin Arts Centre. Curator of Archaeology Allison Fox from Manx National Heritage will explore the intriguing stories behind the artefacts displayed in the new exhibition at Peel's House of Manannan. Attendees will discover the island's remarkable collection of archaeological treasures, including Viking silver and gold from 1,000 years ago, as well as rare 4,000-year-old Bronze Age jewellery, and learn what these pieces might reveal.
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Join us for the first of Rushen Heritage Trust's new season of talks at the Erin Arts Centre.
Manx National Heritage's Curator of Archeology Allison Fox will delve into the fascinating stories surrounding the artefacts featured in the new exhibition at Peel's House of Manannan, which showcases the island's extraordinary collection of archaeological treasures, including Viking silver and gold from 1,000 years ago, plus rare 4,000-year-old Bronze Age jewellery.
Learn what these pieces might tell us about the people who left them behind, and the connection between Viking gold and the swinging sixties!
Tickets cost £7 (or £5 if you are a Friend of RHT) and are available from the EAC website (see link), Bridge Bookshop in Port Erin (cash only), or Rushen Heritage Centre in Bridson Street, Port Erin.