Time for the art world to thank Lottery ticket buyers?
10 October 2014
After a generous donation from the Heritage Lottery Fund helps save the Wedgwood Collection for the nation, shouldn't people who buy tickets week in, week out get some thanks?
Article written by Will Gompertz
Will Gompertz
Arts editor
10 October 2014
After a generous donation from the Heritage Lottery Fund helps save the Wedgwood Collection for the nation, shouldn't people who buy tickets week in, week out get some thanks?
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