Puzzles in the Pub

Leaman, R. M. (Advisor)
Garrison, M. (Advisor)

Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Outreach (e.g. schools, community groups)

Description

Puzzles in the Pub (The Mathematical puzzles attributed to Alcuin)

Period	14 Jun 2018
Event type	Other
Location	York, United KingdomShow on map
Degree of Recognition	Local

Keywords

Alcuin, public engagement, impact
Mathematics

Documents & Links

A Festival of Ideas event held for the past 3 years; participants attempt to solve some of the mathematical puzzles attributed to Alcuin. Held at the Eagle and Child with beer brewed according to an Anglo-Saxon recipe. Introduction to the puzzles by Mary Garrison, then quizmaster Rosalyn Leaman presiding