The Victorians were fascinated by Ancient Egypt and often travelled on sightseeing tours. A gentleman called George Herrington chartered a boat in 1856 and sailed up the Nile in a cemetery at Luxor he brought this mummy for seven sovereigns. Picture taken at Colchester Castle Museum.
Added:
26th Aug 2007 by Diane Earl
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History
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Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 4+
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mummy Egyptian religion death ritual god goddess afterlife ancient Egypt Herrington Nile Luxor bury burial Victorian
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