On Wednesday 23rd August 1939, the National Gallery closed its doors to the public, not knowing when they would open again.
The paintings were to be secretly evacuated in a relocation that took only ten days.
This richly illustrated book brings together previously unseen material from the National Gallery's archive.
A fascinating account of how the Gallery functioned during this eventful period.
The National Gallery in Wartime DVD is also available
BOOK £12.95
