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Lewis chessmen

Lewis chessmen

V Campbell writes about these fascinating chess pieces, which inhabit the Kingdom of the Scots gallery on Level 1.

Waiting

Berserker:        “I’m bored – what are we waiting for?”

King:                “Till the time is right.”

Queen:             “Don’t listen to him – he can never make up his mind.”

Berserker:        “But we’ve been waiting so long…”

King:                “You lead the charge, then.”

Berserker:        “Will you follow?”

Queen:             “Ha – I’ve never seen him get off his bum!”

King:                “I will come … when the time is right…”

About the author

V Campbell

V Campbell is an historical novelist who writes for young adults. Her first novel Viking Gold will be published July 2011. National Museums Scotland Dark Age collections feature in the book, including her piece – the Chessmen.

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The Lewis Chessmen king

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  • Kingdom of the Scots

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  • Lewis chessmen
  • Unmask the Lewis chessmen 

About the author

  • V Campbell's website
  • Meet V Campbell at a 26 Treasures event

 

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