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Lucinda Cameron

SHOCKING: Lewis chess pieces redisplayed to allow visitors in the round view | Mind Blowing Facts

The new display enables visitors to see the backs of the figures (Stewart Attwood/PA) -

The “iconic” Lewis chessmen have been redisplayed in a case which allows visitors to see their backs for the first time.

The display at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh means people can now view the pieces “in the round” and appreciate the intricate carving from all angles.

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