The British Museum Diary 2003 Author:Marjorie Caygill This elegant desk diary takes the theme of the last 250 years of The British Museum and illuminates the story with humorous quotations and fascinating images taken from a range of archival and contemporary material. In addition to marking important dates in the Museum's history, such as its first opening to the public, the diary also takes a mor... more »e lighthearted and personal view: some of the stranger gifts to the museum include, for example, "a monstrous pig" and "a show struck by lightning". The short essays spanning the Museum's history provide a potted history of the museum and the people who helped to make it what it is today. In addition, the diary is highly practical, the weeks allowing plenty of room for notes and scribbles, and packed with useful everyday information. Contains 65 color and black-and-white illustrations.« less