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The Story of the British Museum

by Marjorie Caygill

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This text tells the story of the British Museum from its foundation by Act of Parliament in 1753 to the present day. Caygill has drawn on contemporary newspapers, journals, diaries and the Museum's own archives to bring its personalities to life.

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Important places: British Museum, London, England, UK; London, England, UK

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Published: 1981
Genres: Nonfiction, History, Art & Design, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 069.0942142
LCC: AM101 .B86 .C39

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