V&A

All about Albert

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August 28th 2018
Little did I know when I set out this morning that my day would revolve around a man.... it seems Queen Victoria‘s consort was quite the mensch. First, I hastened across Hyde Park to visit the glorious abundance of the Victoria and Albert Museum. My focus was on natural materials: silk, precious metals and gemstones, all of which the V&A houses quite a haul! A midday nosh at the cafe made me ... read more

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Great Britain, the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the ear... ... read more