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Who are you and what do you do?
Hi, I’m Val Young and have worked over in Queen’s Schools aka Science schools as support staff for about 15 years. I also work in the exhibition spaces as a Gallery Steward.
What made you want to work in the Museums and Galleries at Eton College?
I have always had an interest in the arts coupled with the history I am surrounded by. When the post came up for Stewards for opening the Verey Gallery in January 2019, I jumped at the chance.
Do you have a favourite item and why?
They are all my favourite items. I enjoy an exhibition and when it is replaced, I see the merits in the new one. The last one was The Eton Choirbook. I’d say that is in the running!
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Val has written about the Eton Choirbook for the Collections Spotlight: https://etoncollegecollections.wordpress.com/2020/05/12/the-eton-choirbook/
You can see the the full digital version here http://diamm.ac.uk/sources/202/#/
You can find out further details about the Eton Choirbook in the Eton Collections Catalogue: http://collections.etoncollege.com/B46854
The Eton Choirbook received UNESCO recognition, and was a feature in the Michaelmas 2018 edition of the Collections Journal: http://etonweb.etoncollege.org.uk/friends/Journal12/mobile/index.html#p=1
Back editions of the Collections Journal can be viewed on our website: https://www.etoncollege.com/FriendsJournals
Keep an eye on our blog and social media for more shared views across the summer months!