Protecting Works of Art during the Second World War HU36134

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Protecting Works of Art during the Second World War HU36134

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Protecting Works of Art during the Second World War
80 feet below the surface of Piccadilly Circus, art treasures from the Tate Gallery, London Museum and other collections have been stored during the war in a disused part of the Underground line, which was sealed off for their safekeeping. Photo shows: Works of art being brought out of storage along the platform at Piccadilly Underground Station, to be returned to their usual resting places

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1939 - 1945
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National Gallery of Art, Washington DC
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