Step into world of the Queen of Crime for a series of talks marking 50 years since Agatha Christie’s passing.

Morning Session 10:00 – 12:30

Poisons in the Pages — Curator of Natural History Lauren Field delves into the deadly plants that feature throughout Christie’s novels, taking a close look at specimens from our own botanical collection at the museum.

Agatha Christie’s Legacy in Crime Fiction — Crime author and President of the Detection Club Martin Edwards discusses Christie’s influence on the genre and how her innovations continue to shape crime writing today.

Lunchbreak and Murder Mystery task

Afternoon Session 1:45 – 16:00

Archaeology in Agatha Christie’s World — Curator of Archaeology, World Cultures and Egypt, Ian Trumble explores the real archaeological work that inspired Christie’s settings and characters.

Death on the Nile and Beyond— Egyptologist Joann Fletcher examines the cultural and historical background to Christie’s Egyptian-inspired works including her most iconic archaeological mystery

Pricing
Full Day Tickets: £15
Morning Session only: £8
Afternoon Session only: £8

Bolton Central Library
Saturday 27th June

Part of the National Year of Reading 2026 and National Crime Reading Month