Tag Archive: British Empire Exhibition

Gathering the Objects

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There are over 400 objects going into the new Brent Museum which will open in The Library at Willesden Green next summer. From carpet beaters to milk carts and armour to art work… Continue reading

The Lions of Wembley

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A visitor to The British Empire Exhibition in 1924 would have been overwhelmed by the sights and sounds of such a vast display. They would have experienced countries and cultures which they were… Continue reading

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

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