Dr Gear invested with the Order of the British Empire
Dr Gillian Gear, Barnet Museum’s archivist, was invested with the Order of the British Empire at a ceremony at the Tower of London last November.
She was awarded the British Empire medal in the Queen’s 2014 Birthday Honours in recognition of her work safeguarding the museum and her support for local history projects.
Tags: #Barnet Museum #Chipping Barnet #High Barnet #History #People And Personalities
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You can view a copy and find out more at: http://www.barnet.gov.uk/foodwaste
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