Memory Bank: A Biography of Blythe House

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Blythe House in London, originally built in 1903 for the Post Office Savings Bank, has for over 40 years been the store for three national museums, the V&A, the British Museum and the Science Museum, holding millions of historical objects. The collections are now moving out to a purpose-built site, and Blythe House’s closure has been marked by specially commissioned images of its architecture, collections and occupants, along with oral history interviews and written testimonies. Memory Bank takes you behind the scenes to reveal one building’s hidden history and its unique place in British cultural and social life.

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    Specifications

    age group

    Adult (15+)

    composition

    Card, paper

    format

    Hardback

    Product code

    539036

    product dimensions

    28 x 24 cm

    publisher

    Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers Ltd

    Suitable for

    Adults and children

    Customer Reviews

    4.5
    Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
    Based on 4 reviews
    75%would recommend this product
    4 reviews
    • Jane P.
      Verified Buyer
      I recommend this product
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      12 seconds ago
      Beautiful images

      This is a wonderful book with incredible images, allowing a behind the scenes view of some of inner workings of our favourite iconic museums.

    • John C.
      Verified Buyer
      Rated 3 out of 5 stars
      5 months ago
      Thanks for the Memory

      I'm not sure what to make of this book. I rather think it's personal to the people who worked in Blythe House because they are seen in various angles adorning the shelving, perhaps in wonderment and reflection of their time in the building. It's an arty, photography book which perhaps could have explored more of the vast site. It's a large weighty book for what it is, and I'll place it under my coffee table for more reflection later. I'm thankful to the author for bringing some of the long corridors of post office history past, into the light.

    • Christine H.
      Verified Buyer
      I recommend this product
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      7 months ago
      Bought as a present

      Prompt delivery and well packaged. Very pleased with service. Would recommend.

      A Biography of Blythe House was bought as a present. the recipient was very pleased with it.

    • Z R.
      Verified Buyer
      I recommend this product
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      8 months ago
      A biography of Blythe House

      Fantastic book and great photography. Highly recommend.

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