Carlton Marshes, Suffolk Acquisition of 62 acres of Carlton Marshes, purchased from Suffolk County Council. 10 September 1980
Blackpool Grand Theatre Acquisition of Grand Theatre building, designed by the great theatre designer, Frank Matcham, and bu 10 September 1980
Bradfer-Lawrence Gospel Book Acquisition of the Bradfer-Lawrence Gospel Book, MS 45-1980, circa 900, Brittany. 19 November 1980
Balfour Ciborium The Balfour Ciborium, circa 1150-1175, decorated in champleve enamel on copper. 15 October 1980