Lewis chess pieces redisplayed to allow visitors ‘in the round’ view
The “iconic” Lewis chessmen have been redisplayed in a case which allows visitors to see their backs for the first time. The ...
Lewis chess pieces put in new display to offer unique insight into historic figures
The famous Lewis chess pieces are among the best-known objects in the museum, which is one of Scotland’s most popular visitor ...
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Lewis chess pieces put in new display to offer unique insight
The historic Lewis chess pieces have been put into a new display ... and land along the west coast of Scotland as well as the Isle of Man. There was a strong Scandinavian influence in the region ...
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Lewis chess pieces redisplayed to allow visitors ‘in the round’ view
Alice Blackwell, senior curator of medieval archaeology and history at NMS, said: “The Lewis chess pieces ... Ireland or the Isle of Man to sell the highly-prized playing sets.