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Excavations at St Albans Abbey revealed that Abbot Roger de Norton was buried in 1291 with his heart in a case inscribed with Islamic text.

This multi-sensory exhibition will explore the many connections (surprising and every day)between St Albans and the Islamic World - from scientific discoveries to a fondness for coffee.

Image: Incense Burner from Damascus, Trustees of the British Museum (1055417001)