Diaries by Sir Roy Strong

Diaries by Sir Roy Strong

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Summary

An autobiographical account of the professional life of Roy Strong, written in diary form. The author covers his experiences as the Director of the National Portrait Gallery and the Victoria and Albert Museum as well as his more recent ventures as a broadcaster, writer, historian and garden expert.

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Diaries by Sir Roy Strong

These diaries date from the beginning of Strong's career at the National Portrait Gallery. They report all facets of his life - both the political arts necessary to increase the purchase grants and the luncheons and dinners attended.
Strong, Roy: - Sir Roy Strong is well known as a historian and garden writer, lecturer, critic, columnist and regular contributor to both radio and television. He was Director of the National Portrait Gallery in London from 1967-1973 and of the Victoria & Albert Museum from 1974-1987. He has published a number of highly acclaimed books about gardening and history including The Story of Britain and The Spirit of Britain. He lives with his wife, designer Julia Trevelyan Oman, in Hereford.
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ISBN 13 9780297818410
ISBN 10 0297818414
Title Diaries
Author Sir Roy Strong
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Orion Publishing Co
Year published 1997-05-01
Number of pages 388
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.