Murder most foul - A knight of mystery at Warwick Museum
Warwickshire Museum is opening its doors into the night on Saturday 19 May to mark the internationally observed Night of the Museums.
And, with an added twist, museum staff are hosting a murder mystery to mark the event with members of the public invited to visit the museum and stay until late on into the night.
The evening kicks off at 6.30pm when Nick Billingham author of Foul Deeds and Suspicious Deaths in Stratford and South Warwickshire gives a talk.
Nick’s book focuses on the darker side of local history and draws on personal tragedies and serious crimes from the times of the Civil and Napoleonic Wars and the Industrial Revolution to paint a vivid picture of the county’s past.
The record of the serious crimes paints a vivid picture of life centuries ago shown through lovers’ quarrels, descriptions of the poverty and strange mysteries that are now part of South Warwickshire’s past.
This is followed by cheese and wine and an introduction to the murder mystery scenario after which an evening of suspense and intrigue follows with the option of fancy dress.
Whilst the murder mystery goes on, an event for all the family, ShadowKnight" teaches the art of shadow puppetry as younger museumgoers get to make and decorate their own puppet.
The cost is £4 for an adult, £1.50 per child and booking is advised on 01926 412500. Doors close at 10pm and the event finishes at 10.30pm.
Michelle Phillips, visitor services manager for Warwickshire Museum, said: “The evening promises to be a lot of fun for all the family with something for everyone. I hope that many families will come along, get dressed up in something olde worlde, and join us in our celebration.”