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Writing the war: Sir Keith Murdoch

Watch our short film featuring extracts from the history-making 'Gallipoli letter' written by Sir Keith Murdoch in 1915.

30 Jun 2014 Duration: 03:58

Writing the war: Jessie Traill

Watch our short film drawn from the WWI writings, drawings and photograph album of Brighton-born artist Jessie Traill.

30 Jun 2014 Duration: 04:25

Writing the war: Percival Langford

See images from the front sent home to his students back home by teacher Percival Langford.

30 Jun 2014 Duration: 03:43

Writing the war: George Auchterlonie

Watch images and words from the WWI diaries of George Auchterlonie come to life in this short film.

30 Jun 2014 Duration: 05:06

Colin Holden on Piranesi's 'View of Cardinal Albani's Villa'

Colin Holden reveals why Piranesi included ground staff amongst the well-to-do visitors in this print.

27 Mar 2014 Duration: 03:19

Colin Holden on Piranesi's 'View of two churches near Trajan's Column'

Colin Holden highlights details from everyday life in this print from Piranesi's Vedute di Roma.

23 Mar 2014 Duration: 03:21

Colin Holden on Piranesi's 'Ruins in a Villa of Domitian'

Colin Holden discusses how the ruined villa in this print by Piranesi represents the folly of unrestrained power.

23 Mar 2014 Duration: 02:51

Colin Holden on Piranesi's 'View of the Customs House'

Colin Holden provides insights into the activities of the people portrayed in this Piranesi print.

23 Mar 2014 Duration: 03:27

Colin Holden on Piranesi's 'View of St Paul Outside-the-Walls'

Colin Holden points out the visitors Piranesi brings to life in his print of this pilgrimage church.

23 Mar 2014 Duration: 03:51

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