William Kent: Designing Georgian Britain
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It's 300 years since the Hanoverian accession to the throne so, to mark this significant episode of UK history, the V&A will be staging a major exhibition of the work of one of the periods most influential architects, designers and tastemakers, William Kent (1685-1748). In an era that would go on to see Londons rapid growth, characterised by Georgian squares and terraces, and the emergence of talent such as Robert Adam and Capability Brown, Kent led the way. A polymath who was at home with everything from painting to architecture, landscape design to book illustration, he built an eclectic portfolio that included buildings for the Treasury and Horse Guards; interiors and furniture for Chiswick House, Burlington House and Norfolks Holkham Hall; silverware for the royal family; and the royal barge (now housed in Greenwich Maritime Museum).
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William Kent: Designing Georgian Britain, Kensington Gore, SW7 | 7 minutes from William Kent: Designing Georgian Britain
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Exhibition Road, Knightsbridge, South Kensington, London SW7 | 3 minutes from William Kent: Designing Georgian Britain
The huge IMAX screen - ten times bigger than the average screen - at the Science Museum is one of the few places in London where ... More
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Institut Francais Cultural Centre, 17 Queensberry Place, South Kensington, London SW7 | 5 minutes from William Kent: Designing Georgian Britain
The Cine Lumiere is a shining beacon for all fans of European and World cinema. Attached to the Institut Francais, its programme is varied and intelligent, ... More
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
Prince Consort Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | 5 minutes from William Kent: Designing Georgian Britain
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London > Attractions > Museums
Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | Same location as William Kent: Designing Georgian Britain
The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) was originally founded in 1852 to inspire and educate British designers and manufacturers. Today it houses ... More
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V&A Museum, Cromwell Road, SW7 | Same location as William Kent: Designing Georgian Britain
A new purpose-built underground gallery, magnificent courtyard space and a new entrance from Exhibition Road on the west side of the Victoria and Albert Museum are ... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Brompton Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | 2 minutes from William Kent: Designing Georgian Britain
Built in 1884, in the Italianate Baroque style, the Brompton Oratory is an exact imitation of the Church of the Gesu in Rome and sports some ... More
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London > Shopping > Delicatessens
24-25 Cromwell Place, South Kensington, London SW7 | 3 minutes from William Kent: Designing Georgian Britain
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268 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London SW3 | 5 minutes from William Kent: Designing Georgian Britain
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Providing the chance to enjoy a quintessentially British experience within one of London's most beautiful buildings, Benugo has partnered with the Victoria and Albert ... More
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165 Queen's Gate, South Kensington, South Kensington, London SW7 | 6 minutes from William Kent: Designing Georgian Britain
There are plenty of initiatives trying to get kids involved in science, but the Dana Centre, an extension of the Science Museum, is the first one ... More
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Hyde Park, Hyde Park, London W2 | 15 minutes from William Kent: Designing Georgian Britain
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23 Kensington Square, Kensington, London W8 | 16 minutes from William Kent: Designing Georgian Britain
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92 Old Brompton Road, SW7 | 7 minutes from William Kent: Designing Georgian Britain
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DATES 15th July to 12th November 2017
VENUE Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum
From hatboxes to tea chests, surfboards to aeroplanes, Plywood has been embraced by designers, architects and engineers to bend the rules of what's possible with wood. Striking examples include a 1917 moulded canoe, a 1960s British racing car and some of the first ever surf and skate boards. Showing celebrated pieces by modernist designers such as ... More about this event
The Pink Floyd Exhibition: Their Mortal RemainsThe Pink Floyd Exhibition: Their Mortal RemainsThey've given us The Dark Side of the Moon, pigs flying over Battersea Power Station and giant inflatable teachers. Now, this spring, these memorable Pink Floyd moments are brought together in one blockbuster exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Album covers and stage sets, performances, instruments, handwritten lyrics and psychedelic prin2017-07-24T00:00:00+01002017-10-01T00:00:00+0100
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PRICING £20-£24
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VENUE Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum
They've given us The Dark Side of the Moon, pigs flying over Battersea Power Station and giant inflatable teachers. Now, this spring, these memorable Pink Floyd moments are brought together in one blockbuster exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Album covers and stage sets, performances, instruments, handwritten lyrics and psychedelic prin... More about this event
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PRICING £20-£24
DATES 13th May to 1st October 2017
VENUE Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum
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DATES 27th May 2017 to 18th February 2018
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DATES 1st April 2017 to 14th January 2018
VENUE Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum
The sculptor presents 399 Days, a monumental sculpture constructed from porcelain tiles worked and detailed figurative scenarios, as well as three porcelain works presented in dialogue with Rodin's bronzes in Gallery 21.
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures
PRICING £5
DATES Saturday 19th August 2017 - 6.30pm-9.30pm
VENUE Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum
A talk by the costume designer, dancer and actor.
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DATES Thursday 7th September 2017 - 1pm-1.45pm
VENUE Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum
Talk by Elizabeth Jacklin, Assistant to the Warne Curator of Children's Literature.
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures
PRICING £15
DATES Saturday 9th September 2017 - 7pm-8.45pm
VENUE Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum
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DATES Thursday 14th September 2017 - 1pm-1.45pm
VENUE Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum
Given by Marta Weiss, Curator, Photography.
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DATES 16th to 24th September 2017
VENUE Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum
London's venerable Victoria and Albert Museum is the central hub of The London Design Festival for the ninth time in 2017, when the festival celebrates its 15th year. This year British designer Ross Lovegrove has created Transmission, a spectacular 25-metre-long three dimensional tapestry inspired by the Devonshire Hunting Tapestries on display at ... More about this event
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