Beech Woods Oil Sketches by Turner Acquisition of two oil sketches on paper, laid down on panel named 'Beech Wood with Gypsies seated i 18 November 1981
Algardi marble bust of Antonio Cerri A marble bust by a contemporary of Bernini whose work is characterised by his astonishing ability to 22 July 1981
An Allegory of the Old and New Testments by Holbein Acquisition of painting by Holbein. 21 January 1981
Altar Table from Stoneleigh Abbey Acquisition of mahogany altar table made by William Gomm in 1764 for the chapel at Stoneleigh Abbey. 18 November 1981
Aberdulais Falls, West Glamorgan Conservation of of the famous Aberdulais Falls found on the River Dulais, an area of great natural b 29 April 1981
Wimpole Hall Avenue, Cambridgeshire Acquisition of land to enable the reinstatement of a spectacular 3500 metre avenue of trees. 10 September 1980
Whistler Paintings, Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery, University of Glasgow Acquisition of collection of paintings already owned by the University in order to prevent open sale 10 September 1980
Watercolours of Stowe by John Claude Nattes Acquisition of 105 watercolours showing Stowe House and gardens, Buckinghamshire executed between 10 September 1980
The Adoration of the Golden Calf by Claude Lorraine Acquisition of The Adoration of the Golden Calf by Claude Lorraine, painted in 1660. 15 October 1980