Pirates, Plunder and Shipwrecks from Aberdeen's Medieval Archives
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Explore Aberdeen's pirate past! FREE event, but booking essential. 30 September 2016, 1230hrs until 1330hrs.
Aberdeen was a European economic hub centuries before the discovery of oil but frequently upset its continental neighbours by turning a blind eye to piracy. Join Edda Frankot and colleagues for an exploration of the darker side of medieval overseas trade, and an overview of exciting new work that is unlocking the City’s UNESCO-recognised ancient records.
FREE Event, but booking is required here
Hosted by: EXPLORATHON'16
Venue: Aberdeen Maritime Museum
Booking: Online booking available
Contact: peru@abdn.ac.uk Tel: 01224 273689