Contains an overview of the building and lands obtained from Frederick Horniman for the opening of a publicly-owned museum.
London County Council publication relating to the opening of the Horniman Museum in 1901
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Horniman Museum Easter holidays opening times
object | ARC/HMG/PR/004/001/070
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Color 35mm positive film of meadow with grove of palm trees in background
object | ARC/GUP/005/137
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Blacksmith's shop, Igbetti
object | ARC/HMG/RS/STANFIELD/541/011
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Carved wooden door lintel
object | ARC/HMG/PR/003/002/005
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