Cambridge University is famously associated with a certain spying scandal, politely referred to as the ‘Cambridge Five’. Perhaps in acknowledgment they’re having an intriguing-looking exhibition at the library of espionage related ephemera from the last 900 years.
“A library might seem a strange place for an exhibition of secret service, given its association with guns, fast [...]
Entries from January 24th, 2010
Cambridge Espionage
January 24th, 2010 1 Comment
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Art Nouveau in Norwich
January 18th, 2010 No Comments
Just looking ahead to February, the Sainsbury Centre in Norwich is showing the Anderson collection of Art Nouveau pieces – “considered one of the most exquisite privately assembled collections in the country.” there will be works on show from works by Emile Gallé, who developed innovative cameo glass techniques; Archibald Knox, who was a leading [...]
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