The film production team and specialists discuss the process of making ‘Discovering World Stories and Hidden Treasures in Layton’s collection’. The film-makers loved the passion and enthusiasm of the specialists while the curators relished the opportunity to showcase the collection.
Archaeology & Ethnography
5,200 archaeological and ethnographic artifacts including items from UK, Egypt, Greece, Rome, Peru and N. America.Medals and Coins
A remarkable collection of 3,500 coins, tokens and medals - Roman, Greek, Indian, American and British.
Maps and Prints
4,000 maps and prints and 150 framed prints, maps and paintings.Books & Manuscripts
8,000 from the 16th century to 19th century, remain in the collection, together with a small collection of manuscripts and some of Layton's personal papers.THOMAS LAYTON
Thomas Layton lived in Brentford, Middlesex between 1826 and 1911... read more
Download a walk through Victorian Brentford and discover some of Layton's legacy
Purchase a beautifully illustrated book by Mike Galer, called Layton's Legacy. 
