Vita's Amazing Technicolour Manuscript: Nowruz Celebrations Talk
Join academic Jaimee Comstock-Skipp for a free event diving into a recently conserved 19th century illuminated manuscript of Yusuf u Zulaykha in our collection.
- Booking advisable
- Admission applies
Climb past Vita Sackville-West's writing room to the second floor of Sissinghurst's famous tower for this fascinating talk as part of our celebrations of the Iranian New Year 'Nowruz'.
During their travels in 1920s Iran, Vita and Harold collected many items from Persian history to bring back to Sissinghurst. One of these items was a manuscript copy of Yusuf and Zulaykha, a mystical love story composed in the early 1570s, and one recently conserved.
Join academic Jaimee Comstock-Skipp as she shares her research on this exciting object, both it's story and how the manuscript made its way from Central Asia in the 1570s to England in the 1920s, 350 years later.
This event is free to attend, please note normal site admission charges apply.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 03442491895
- Meeting point
Please sign in at Visitor Reception and meet at the Tower for the talk.
- What to bring and wear
The Tower is cold, please wear warm clothing.
- Accessibility
The event takes place up a tight spiral staircase.
Upcoming events
'Radical Relationships' display (1 June 2024 - 30 March 2025)
Explore how Vita, Harold and their inner creative circle did not fit with early 20th century societal norms of gender and sexuality. A display told through the books in Vita and Harold's collection.
'Between the Covers with Vita' Exhibition (10 February 2025 - 7 September 2025)
This exhibition explores the literary prowess of author Vita Sackville-West, accompanied by colourful commissioned artwork by Sarah Tanat-Jones. Runs 10 February 2025 - 7 September 2025. Booking not required.
Aesme Studio: Winter at Sissinghurst (until 21 March)
Take in this floral installation in the garden during the winter months, in collaboration with Aesme Studio.
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