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Queen Elizabeth II by Cecil Beaton:
Wed 8 February 2012–Sun 22 April 2012
EXHIBITION: To celebrate The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, the V&A is holding an exhibition of portraits of Her Majesty by photographer Cecil Beaton (1904-1980). Presenting highlights of the V&A’s archive of Beaton’s royal photography, the exhibition will depict the Queen in her roles as princess, monarch and mother and include a number of photographs never before seen as well as Beaton’s diaries and letters
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Back-packs
Free entrySat 27 December 2008–Mon 31 December 2012
FAMILY EVENT: Journey across the V&A with fantastic stories, games and multi-sensory materials. Choose from Back-Packs, trails or, for the under 5s, an Agent Animal bag.
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Daily Introductory Tour
Free entryMon 19 January 2009–Mon 31 December 2012
TOUR: Join this daily one hour tour which describes the history of the V&A and introduces a selection of treasures from the Museum's outstanding collections.
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Early Medieval 11/12
Fri 16 September 2011–Fri 30 March 2012
COURSE: Explore the visual arts of the Medieval period through the V&A’s abundant medieval collections, including architecture and sculpture, metalwork and enamels, silks and embroidery, ivory carving and manuscript illumination, wall painting and mosaic. You can book the full year course, or select individual terms or days. Fridays, 16 September 2011 – 13 July 2012 (over 3 terms)
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Medieval & Renaissance Tour 11.30
Free entryThu 27 May 2010–Mon 31 December 2012
TOUR: Join this daily one hour tour which introduces the V&A's stunning Medieval & Renaissance Galleries. Starting at the Meeting Point, Grand Entrance at 11.30.
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Theatre & Performance Galleries Tour
Free entryFri 19 February 2010–Mon 31 December 2012
TOUR: Take a guided tour of the V&A's exciting theatre and performance collections, including rock & pop posters, theatre and ballet costumes, puppets, stage sets and more! See new costumes from the Lion King now on display.
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British Galleries Tour
Free entryMon 19 January 2009–Mon 31 December 2012
TOUR: Join this daily one hour tour which introduces the V&A's stunning British Galleries which house the most comprehensive collection of British design and art on view anywhere in the world.
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Norfolk House Music Room Concert
Free entryFri 1 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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Diana Rigg
Fri 10 February 2012 19:00
EVENING TALK: Join Diana Rigg DBE, best-known for her portrayal of Emma Peel in the hugely successful 1960s series 'The Avengers', as she talks to critic Al Senter about her successful and varied TV and theatre career.
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Friday Evening Introductory Tour 19:00
Free entryFri 20 August 2010–Fri 21 December 2012
TOUR: Join one of our free themed tours exploring different aspects of the V&A's collection. Starts at 19.00 from the Meeting Point at the Grand Entrance.
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A Jazz Life
Fri 10 February 2012 20:00
LIVE MUSIC: Join us for an extraordinary performance by Peter King Quartet.
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