The 19th century was a period of huge growth in Britain, which had a profound effect on art and design. The Industrial Revolution saw Britain become a major manufacturing power, as displayed in the Great Exhibition of 1851. The Victorian period saw the British Empire reach its peak, and designers increasingly looked to the East for inspiration.
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You may not have thought of including a gift to a museum in your will, but the V&A is a charity and legacies form an important source of funding for our work. It is not just the great collectors and the wealthy who leave legacies to the V&A. Legacies of all sizes, large and small, make a real difference to what we can do and your support can help ensure that future generations enjoy the V&A as much as you have.
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Globe Necklace
This collection of jewellery brings together, icons and emblems of British history and design. These fun necklaces are a mix of recast vintage 19th ce…
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Tue 23 July 2013 13:00
FREE TALK: Hailed as a second Michelangelo by his friends, J.B. Papworth was an architect of incredible versatility.
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