Browse objects

Medieval marbles

Findspot: 
Whitefriar's, Coventry
Period: 
Date: 
1547 - 1558

These objects were found during excavations at Coventry Free Grammar School (1547-1558). These marbles are amongst the oldest ever found in England. Up to six boys could compete against each other using the gaming board found carved into one of the school’s desktops… if the teacher wasn’t looking.

Collection information

Collection: 
Herbert Art Gallery & Museum
Accession No: 
AR.1986.11.207

Exhibition details

Catalogue number: 
69

Click image(s) below to enlarge

X

Administrator login