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Two Balkan Women Special Interest Day Elizabeth Gowing Monday 20 April 2026

Black - White - Silver

Our last SID was over subscribed so book early to be sure of a place.

The Living Legacy of two Amazing Balkan Women, Edith Durham, an Edwardian collector of beautiful Balkan items, the other a photographer, Princess Ksenia, daughter of the King of Montenegro.  Learn about the history of 'the silver thread' see and touch examples of exquisite filigree work. Hear about the stories that Balkan women left for us to read, without the use of the alphabet.  The journey through Montenegro, Kosovo and Albania will give a face and a human narrative to the history and culture of this region.

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