1980 – 2005 National Treasures:
Icons to mark 25 years of the National Heritage Memorial Fund
14 October – 28 November 2005
West side, Great Court
Exhibition closed
From the cleverest clock of the 18th century to celebrated
antiquities such as the Coleridge Lanx, National Treasures brings
together diverse objects from museums across Britain to highlight
the work of the National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF).
NHMF was conceived as a ‘memorial’ for the British people who died
during World War II. It provides public bodies and charities with
funding to buy, maintain and preserve land, buildings or objects of
outstanding value.
From 14 October, to mark its Silver Jubilee, you can witness
these unique examples of the organisation’s work and find out where
to enjoy NHMF- supported projects across the country.
Supported by AXA Art, Christie's and Farrer & Co.
Image: Astronomical table clock by Henry
Jenkins, London, around AD 1778