Join us for this free event as we celebrate the Agatha Christie exhibition (travelling around libraries from 23rd October)About this Event
The science of M**der: Agatha Christie's deadly poisons - with Kathryn Harkup at Warwick Library
Watch on the screen from the Royal Institution!
Agatha Christie revelled in the use of poison to K*ll off unfortunate victims in her books, using poisons more accurately than any other crime writer. But how is it that some chemicals in such small quantities can be so deadly? And how feasible was it to obtain these chemicals both in Christie’s day, and today? Join chemist-turned-writer Kathryn Harkup as she explores how Christie’s extensive knowledge of drugs and medicine mixed with real life cases, created her brilliantly plotted crime novels. Her poisons were picked with care to give clues, red-herrings and interesting new twists to her classic crime novels, whilst maintaining scientific accuracy. Kathryn will uncover howdunnit, but whodunnit is still up to you to find out...
This event is great for:
- Watching an event from the Royal Institution from the comfort of you local library
- Learning more about Agatha Christie and her use of poisons in her novels
- Celebrating our Agatha Christie exhibition
- Meeting other people with similar interests
- Discovering what our libraries offer
This event is also to celebrate our travelling Agatha Christie exhibition which will be touring round libraries in Warwickshire from 23rd October 2026. Find out more about the exhibition on our website.
Why not take a book home after the event? You'll enjoy a great read, and it's a simple way to support your library. Every loan counts.
The British Library's Living Knowledge Network
We are able to stream these events thanks to the Living Knowledge Network. The Living Knowledge Network is a UK‑wide partnership led by the British Library that brings libraries and cultural organisations together to share exhibitions, events and ideas, helping communities across the country engage with contemporary issues, culture and learning through free, high‑quality programming.
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
Date: Wednesday 24th February 2027
Age: Adult 18+
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Warwick Library and Information Centre, Shire Hall, Warwick, United Kingdom
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