Sheffield

Had a visit to the Millenium Gallery in Sheffield today to see The Recording Britain collection. This was a project begun in the winter of 1939 when artists were commissioned to paint 'places and buildings of characteristic national interest'. Mainly watercolours the project was rooted in an idealised pastoral vision of the country felt to be threatened by war and creeping commercial forces. A very enjoyable day.
This picture is a work of art, basically a huge money box for donations made out of Sheffield cutlery.