Playing with Poetry: Seeing the World Through Viking Rhymes

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Saturday 11 November 2023 I 10am - 12.30pm

Toton Library, Nottinghamshire

FREE Event - These events are free to drop in. Booking is optional

Part of ''Being Human' - A Festival of Humanities

The Vikings, usually thought of as warriors, also had a soft spot for poetry and a close relationship with the natural world. In particular, they used miniature riddles known as kennings to present the world in new and unusual ways, for example comparing people to trees, or ships to horses.

Drop in to Toton Library to learn about Viking poetry and kennings. In this family-friendly event, volunteers will perform Viking poetry in costume. You can try your hand at deciphering some genuine Viking kennings and then learn how to make your own. There will be multiple sources of inspiration: you can use our collection of reproduction Viking artefacts, or head out into the nature reserve on a kenning scavenger hunt! There will be prizes for the best kennings (adult and under-12s) and you will be able to make a badge so that you can wear either your own kenning or a genuine Viking Age one.

Access Info: 

There is one large accessible toilet with baby changing facility. They are have large print books and self service machines have an accessibility option. They have a portable hearing loop and staff have completed dementia and breastfeeding friendly courses.

Accessible parking, Accessible toilets, Assistance dogs welcome, Baby changing facilities, Hearing loop, Pushchair/pram friendly, Quiet space, Seating, Step-free access, Wheelchair accessible

Image credit - Becca Gregory