Churchill’s desk and rare artwork among items donated to UK cultural institutions
by Nadia Khomami Arts and culture correspondent from World news | The Guardian on (#72V3C)
Items worth 59.7m allocated to museums, galleries, libraries and archives as part of Arts Council England scheme
Winston Churchill and Benjamin Disraeli's desk, a painting by Vanessa Bell and a rare artwork by Edgar Degas are among the items of cultural importance saved for the nation this year.
The items, worth a total of 59.7m, will be allocated to museums, galleries, libraries and archives around the UK as part of Art Council England's cultural gifts and acceptance in lieu schemes.
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