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A first look at London’s V&A East Museum

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This Saturday, the Victoria and Albert museum will open its latest outpost, V&A East. So, what can London expect from its new museum?

In this episode, host Tamara Kormornick speaks to Dr Madeleine Haddon, the senior curator of V&A East, for a sneak peek of the new museum. Together they discuss the opening exhibitions, the museum's connection to its home in East London, as well as the museum's inspired cafe offering.

Image: V&A East Museum © Hufton+Crow

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