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Collecting Classical Antiquity: Brian B. Shefton 100 Years
Venue: Great North Museum: Hancock
Date: Oct 8th 2019 - Dec 15th 2019
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
Price: Free
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This temporary exhibition celebrates the extraordinary life of Professor Brian Shefton (1919-2012) and marks what would have been his 100th birthday. Professor Shefton, who taught at Newcastle University from 1955 until his retirement in 1984, was responsible for establishing the internationally significant Greek archaeology collection that is now on display at the Museum.