Gold: Power and Allure - GH-London - 1-06-12 until 28-07-12

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Goldsmiths' Hall,
Foster Lane,
London EC2V 6BN

1st June until 28th July 2012

Gold: Power and Allure

The summer exhibition at Goldsmiths’ Hall, is the most comprehensive and ambitious ever-staged powerfully telling the rich and previously untold story of Britain and its relationship with gold and demonstrating the country’s incredible and unique golden heritage.

Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 10.00am to 5.00pm

Admission: Free

http://www.thegoldsmiths.co.uk/exhibiti ... what's-on/

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The Goldsmiths Company have very kindly sent us some images of some of items that will be displayed at the exhibition.



Chalice - Dunstan Pruden - 1958
© Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral - photography by Richard Valencia




Gold Jug - Martyn Pugh - 2008
© Private Collection - photography by Richard Valencia




Gold Ampulla - 1633. Held the sacred anointing oil for the coronation of Charles I.
© National Museums Scotland


“Gold: Power and Allure” — 4500 years of gold treasures from across Britain

A major landmark exhibition celebrating the story of Britain and Gold

At Goldsmiths’ Hall

From June 1 to July 28, 2012

Admission Free

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Starts today!



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This week will the last chance to view the exhibition as it finishes on the 28th July.

Below is a link to a short video sponsored by the World Gold Counci about the exhibition:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ch7-BO2 ... re=related

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