Eric Ravilious(1903–1942) was a painter, designer, illustrator, and wood engraver and remains one of the best-known English artists of the 1930s. He died at 39 while on service as an Official War Artist in WWII.Sir J. M. Richards(1907–1992) was the editor of theArchitectural Reviewfrom 1937 to 1971 and architectural correspondent for theLondon Timesfor more than 20 years.Gill Saundersis a senior curator at the V&A.