Shrouded in layers of speculation and folklore, Stonehenge is perhaps the world’s most awe-inspiring ancient stone circle, and its image is famous around the globe.

The British Museum is staging a major exhibition on the world of Stonehenge (17 February – 17 July), the first of its kind in the UK. It will bring the story of Stonehenge into sharper focus, showing that rather than a shadowy age of mystery, the Britain and Ireland of four millennia ago were places of big ideas, commerce and travel.

This talk explores the exhibition with the help of its key objects from across Europe, including the first loan to Britain of the Nebra sky disc. 

About the Speaker

Neil Wilkin is lead curator of The world of Stonehenge exhibition. He works as Curator, Early Europe in the Department of Britain, Europe and Prehistory at the British Museum.

Tickets are £5 and the proceeds will be split between Bell House and  the British Museum. Half price tickets are available for those under 30.