We’re delighted to welcome back Jo Durrant and her new series of interview-style ‘In Conversation’ events with special guests. First up is Dr Elizabeth Norton, a London-based historian specialising in the queens of England and the Tudor period.

We know the names Elizabeth I, Queen Victoria, and Elizabeth II but what about Matilda of England, Tamar of Georgia, and Wu Zetian of China?

Female kings have always been a rarity, an oddity, or an undesirable outcome. In spite of this, women have secured crowns – or fought for them – over several millennia.

In her book ‘Women Who Ruled The World’ historian and archaeologist Dr Elizabeth Norton traces 5000 years of female monarchy, weaving together stories of women rulers throughout the ages.

To celebrate Women’s History Month, Elizabeth will be shining a spotlight on some of these remarkable women when she joins Jo Durrant in conversation, as we begin a new series of Our Beautiful Universe.

Tickets £7.50 standard, £6 concession, £5 Museum in the Park member - Membership is free to join. Advance booking recommended, tea and coffee included.

Book online here or call 01453 763394.