Jaywick Martello Tower Autumn Talk: The Book of Transforming an Old Man into a Youth
Join us for a fascinating talk with Frances Boardman as she unveils the secrets of the largest known beauty manual from Ancient Egypt.
Explore the surprising cosmetic practices aimed at men of the time and learn how beauty, health, and identity were intertwined in this ancient civilisation.
Entry £3.00, doors open at 10.30am, talk starts at 11.00am.
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