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Recording Britain

14 April – 21 October 2012. The ‘Recording Britain’ collection of watercolours and drawings gives a fascinating account of the country in the early years of the Second World War when lives, landscapes and precious buildings were under threat , not only from bombs but also from the effects of ‘progress’ and development

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Memory Maps: About the project

The Memory Maps project is about people and their relationship with place. It is about objects that are associated with particular areas as well as prints and paintings of named locations. The project is a collaboration between Marina Warner, Professor of Creative Writing and her department at the University of Essex and the V&A.

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Digital Killed the Analogue Star! Care of V&A collection based carrier and machine assisted media

Constant manufacturing developments mean there is a continuous need to upgrade carrier formats and, subsequently, playback equipment to allow accessibility.

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The Arundel Society - techniques in the art of copying

The Arundel Society (1848-97) saw the progress of art in England as being dependent on popular ttaste. It was established with the aim to promote a greater knowledge of art through the publication of literary works and reproductions.

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Romanticism: Neo-Romanticism

Essay on Neo-Romanticism

A gift in your will

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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'This Is Tomorrow' T-shirt (Standard Fit) (Large)

'This Is Tomorrow' T-shirt (Standard Fit) (Large)

Cotton t-shirt featuring design for 'This Is Tomorrow' art exhibition, designed by Theo Crosby, 1956.

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Event - Sir Terence Conran

Tue 03 July 2012 19:00

EVENING TALK: Designer, businessman and restauranteur, Sir Terence Conran has made an extraordinary impact on many areas of daily life from the 1960s to today. He discusses his inspirational career.

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