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In the early 1940s, the Royal Mint replaced the familiar image of a portcullis on the threepenny coin with a thrift plant. This was part of the government’s campaign reminding the public of the need f

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Discover how Biba earned its spot as the brand that epitomises 1960s and 1970s fashion, sparking a revolution in how people shopped. An exhibition looking at how fashion phenomenon Biba blossomed to b