To Manchester Museum Thursday seventh of November 2013 ancient Egyptian exhibition we were greeted by Andrea and her colleagues in the education swee we went to the education sweet things Andrea and her colleagues were on hand to assist us in handling the ancient Egyptian artefacts the majority of them were original and there were 12 reproductions obviously great care has been taking in the selection of items everything was an indication of the type of life lived in ancient eejit t

The curator and assistance always make extra sure that our Henshaw's group and enjoy our visits our sincere thanks for the extra Kelly Tate for the extra care Day telly and our thanks to them all thank you Mary and you're willing volunteers who take such good care of us and see you safely home posted by Elaine Had been given to Manchester University by a Mr Howarth who was a Victorian benefactor We went to a newly refurbished Gallery this has been opened up considerably a number of columns removed to enable us to see the original Gothic architecture it was always map also much lighter and the artefacts on display with so much clearly visible in their glass cases curator Campbell price is so enthusiastic about the collection it is such a pleasure to enjoy his descriptions he told us that the original collection One of the items was what looked like a rattle this has been used in the Temple to please regards to please the gods there was a tiny vessel which had been used to contain call it was There were so many items I don't think I need to describe all of them after the handling session known that call was an in anti septic and used for this purpose as well as Unfortunately the University refused to accept the gift until Mr Howard said I will build a building to put them in this was wonderful news for Manchester the collection was managed by a Mr Perry Mr Perry was also an enthusiast of ancient Egypt Campbell Davis wonderful descriptions of everything selected for us to view and and Hornsby was on hand to give us her wonderful animated descriptions of everything we saw it was such a delight to be able to see items exhibited previous visits had been slightly disappointing because the gallery had been so much darker after the handling we had cups of tea and coffee and biscuits it proved to be an absolutely wonderful and rewarding visit and I so enjoyed embracing everything you that I learn The museum as usual decoration