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Pottery and Fountains – Some BEE legacies

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It might just be coincidence that a few weeks after we opened our exhibition on the British Empire Exhibition (BEE) we received two interesting enquires related to BEE. One of them was from a researcher writing a… Continue reading

What does the British Empire Exhibition have to do with Doctor Who?

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The answer is: Lots! The former British Empire Exhibtion site has been used as a film location for the series. The ninth Doctor and Rose take a visit there in the novel The… Continue reading

From ‘The Lion Roars’ to the Roaring Twenties!

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As you know, a new building to house a new museum and archive is rapidly springing up in Willesden Green. While we wait for our new home to be finished, the Heritage Team… Continue reading

The Lion Roars: The world in Wembley

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Our new exhibition The Lion Roars: The world in Wembley opened on 24th April on the 90th anniversary of the Empire Exhibition’s opening and runs until 31st July.  The exhibition can be seen in the Brent… Continue reading

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