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Goldsmiths College

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Goldsmiths College

Founded as Goldsmiths' Technical and Recreative Institute by the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths. In 2006 it became Goldsmiths, University of London. Its range of departments includes Art, Design and Music. Some of the better known alumni are: Damien Hirst, Antony Gormley, Mary Quant and Damon Albarn.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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