Room 54a: The Melville Bed
The Melville Bed was commissioned by George Melville, 1st Earl of Melville, for his new house in Fife. He had spent years in the Netherlands at the court of William of Orange, before returning to Scotland. His new house reflected his knowledge of the most recent European fashions in furnishings. The bed was never intended for everyday use, but, even so, the survival of its original silk and velvet hangings is exceptionally rare.
Room 54a is on Level 2 of the V&A South Kensington.
Queen Elizabeth II by Cecil Beaton
8 February – 22 April 2012
Featuring portraits of Queen Elizabeth II by royal photographer Cecil Beaton, this exhibition celebrates Her Majesty in her roles as princess, monarch and mother and coincides with the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne.
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Inside the Renaissance House
A delightful tour of the rooms the Italian Renaissance house, published for the V&A's At Home in Renaissance Italy exhibition, opening in October
Buy nowEvent - Norfolk House Music Room Concert
Fri 01 October 2010–Fri 13 July 2012
PERFORMANCE: Free concerts by musicians from the Royal College of Music are performed on selected Friday evenings in the beautiful setting of the Norfolk House Music Room, from 18.30 – 19.30.
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