The Lions of Wembley
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
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Pottery and Fountains – Some BEE legacies
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?
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!
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