1. EAT, DRINK and BE MERRY!
- Festivities in ancient Egypt STUDY DAY
A Study Day presented by Joyce Filer BA; Dip. Arch;
M.Sc; M.Sc
(formerly Curator of Human & Animal Remains, Dept. Ancient Egypt &
Sudan, British Museum, London)
Saturday 1 December 2012: 11 am - 5 pm
at: University of London, Hughes-Parry Hall (Garden Halls), 19-
26 Cartwright Gardens, London, WC1H 9EF
The festivities for Christmas and the New Year are nearly upon us
once again - so it is a good time to think about how the people of
ancient Egypt celebrated the important events in their calendar.
Some of these celebrations were, of course, solemn events but many
- you may be surprised to learn - were quite rowdy and
exhilarating. Here the atmosphere was often intoxicating and
behaviour lively - to say the least!!! Drink, dancing girls and fun
were the order of the day!
On this fully illustrated study day we shall explore a range of topics,
including:
- Special life events: births, marriages and deaths
- Religious celebrations
- Feasting: what foods and drinks were consumed, who did the
entertaining, what was fashionable party wear

2. and more!
Application Form:
Festivities in ancient Egypt STUDY DAY
at: University of London on: Saturday 1 December 2012 : 11
am - 5 pm
Hughes-Parry Hall (The Garden Halls), 19-26 Cartwright Gardens,
Bloomsbury, London, WC1H 9EF
Please send me ______ ticket/s for this event. I enclose a Cheque/Bankers
draft/Postal order for (total)
£ _______ made payable to Joyce Filer Cost £40 (£30 concessions Full-
time Students only)
Numbered tickets will be sent by email
(If you want a printed ticket please send a stamped addressed envelope to the
following address)
Please write CLEARLY required details below when applying.
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Cheque payment closing date: 16 November 2012. (refunds subject to
50% cancellation fee)
Please note: Only Bankers Draft & Postal Order payments will be accepted
after closing date.
The Study Day is aimed at Adults. Children of secondary age need to
request permission from the Organiser.
For further information please contact Richard email:
study.egypt@virginmedia.com