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Museums

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Over three million people visit the Natural History Museum each year, more than the population of London when the Museum was built, in 1881

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From rare plants, heart surgery, illuminated manuscripts, and helicopter emergency services, to pharmacies, false teeth and Freud, the exhibits in London's Museum of Health and Medicine help to place the history and development of medicine and health care in its widest context. Along the way, they provide some remarkable insights into an age-long campaign against illness, disease and injury.

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The origins of The Science Museum lie in the nineteenth-century movement to improve scientific and technical education.

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The Imperial War Museum is unique in its coverage of conflicts, especially those involving Britain and the Commonwealth, from the First World War to the present day.

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Launched in October 2001, The National Maritime Museum features the 1200 vessels currently listed on the National Register of Historic Vessels.

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The Royal Air Force Museum offers a collection of well over two hundred aircraft, over a hundred full-size aircraft from all over the world are displayed under cover on the historic site of the original London Aerodrome.

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The V&A in South Kensington is part of a family of museums consisting of The Museum of Childhood in Bethnal Green and The Theatre Museum in Covent Garden. All V&A Museums are free entry.

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At the London Canal Museum you can see inside a narrowboat cabin, learn about the history of London's canals, about the cargoes carried, the people who lived and worked on the waterways, and the horses that pulled their boats.

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The British Museum holds in trust for the nation and the world a collection of art and antiquities from ancient and living cultures.

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The Freud Museum houses the possessions that Sigmund and Anna Freud brought with them to London at their emigration in 1938, including the library, their personal papers and photograph albums. 

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The Guards Museum shows the history of the guards during wartime from 1642, the to the present day.

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The British Red Cross Museum contains a fascinating portrait of the humanitarian work of the British Red Cross, from its beginnings in 1870 to its vital contribution in today's society.

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The St John Ambulance Museum and Library shows the order of St. John from its roots as a pan-European Order of Hospitaller Knights founded in Jerusalem during the Crusades, to its present commitment of providing first aid and care in the community through the St. John Ambulance Brigade and running an Ophthalmic Hospital in Jerusalem.

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In 1909 the College received on loan the collection of the Odontological Society of Great Britain. This added thousands of human and animal skulls, teeth and skeletons to the collection. The museum collection includes the Museum of Anatomy and Pathology and the Museum After Hunter.

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The Operating Theatre, Museum and Herb Garret have been closed to the public since roof restoration began in late 2005. With the building works completed, the museum is able to regain possession of the space for tours, and the Operating Theatre will be open as usual.

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The Florence Nightingale Museum Trust is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 9 December 1987 and registered as a charity on 22 December 1982.

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The Geffrye Museum is one of London’s best-loved museums. It shows the changing style of the English domestic interior in a series of period rooms from 1600 to the present day.

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Sir John Soane's Museum and library at No. 13 Lincoln's Inn Fields is the house of architect Sir John Soane and has been a public museum since the early 19th century.

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The Foundling Museum tells the story of the Foundling Hospital, London's first home for abandoned children and of three major figures in British history: its campaigning founder the philanthropist Thomas Coram, the artist William Hogarth and the composer George Frideric Handel.

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The Sherlock Holmes Museum boasts the house that was last used as a lodging house in 1936 and the famous 1st floor study overlooking Baker Street is still faithfully  maintained as it was kept in Victorian Times.

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Kew Bridge Steam Museum is operated by an independent charity and in  2005 celebrated its 30th anniversary.

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The National Army Museum tells the story of the British soldier over 5 centuries, and you can experience what it was like to be bombarded in a First World War trench.

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The Wimbledon Windmill Museum depicts the history of windmills and milling using working models and the machinery and tools of the trade, with hands-on milling for children.

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Founded by Zara Rhodes, London's only Fashion and Textiles Museum follows the trends of the past, present and future to form displays. The aim of the museum is to educate.

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The Design Museum's exhibition programme captures the excitement and ingenuity of design, architecture and fashion's evolution through the 20th and 21st centuries.

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London Transport Museum 's collections cover a wide sepctrum of media and materials, including vehicles, posters, signs, uniforms and photographs. Together they make up the most comprehensive record of urban mass transit in the world.

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The Museum of Rugby is the ultimate visitor experience for the world rugby enthusiast, Twickenham is the home of England rugby and also the Museum of Rugby.

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The Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum traces the history of tennis from its origins as a popular pass time in Victorian times, to the multi-million dollar professional sport that it has become today.

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Every visitor to the Theatre Museum can participate in a daily programme of workshops, demonstrations and guided tours, run by a team of professional theatre practitioners and educationalists.

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The Museum of London Group was established in 1975, funded jointly by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and the Corporation of London.

www.arsenal.com
Through this website, you can have a virtual tour around Highbury and Arsenal's museum.

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London Attractions

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The Tower of London is by far one of the most famous and well preserved historical buildings in the world. Since the first foundations were laid more than 900 years ago the castle has been constantly improved and extended, gradually evolving into the splendid example of castle, fortress, prison, palace and finally museum that it proudly represents today.

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Madame Tussauds is a world-renowned institution with a lot to celebrate. With a fascinating and colourful history behind, Madame Tussauds has been entertaining Londoners and people from all over the world for over 200 years.

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The Portobello Road Market is one of London's most well known markets and the world's biggest antiques market. It is open every Saturday.

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The London Eye is the first-built and largest observation wheel in the world. The eye has become quite literally, the way the world sees London.

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The London Aquarium, one ofEurope’s largest displays of aquatic life and home to over 350 species in over 50 displays, from sharks, stingrays and clownfish, to moray eels, lionfish and sideways walking crabs.

www.londonzoo.co.uk
Indulge your senses and engage your mind and with so many exciting animals, a day at London Zoo offers the ultimate back to nature experience and supports the activeconservation of many amazing species.

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The Tower of London is by far one of the most famous and well preserved historical buildings in the world. It has been an integral part of British royal history for nearly 1,000 years.

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The Cutty Sark ship is a tea clipper built in 1869, and up until 1922 she was still carrying cargo. Restored in 1954, she then became a museum in Greenwich.

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Chelsea Football Club offers a fantastic, all new visitor attraction pays tribute to the past 100 years of the Stamford Bridge side, with a host of exhibits, sights and sounds for Chelsea fans, young and old to enjoy.

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Tottenham is the home of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, whose ground at Paxton Road is named White Hart Lane after the site of the original ground.

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The West Ham United Museum opened its doors for the first time on Saturday, August 24, 2002. The Museum provides fans of all ages with a unique and fascinating insight into the history of the Club

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The Photographers' Gallery is the UK's primary venue for contemporary photography. There's a year-round programme of exhibitions and educational events and a broad range of photographic work is on show, with the emphasis on developments in the art.

www.royalopera.org
As the Royal Opera House is a fully working theatre, each tour is a unique experience and may include the opportunity to see the Royal Ballet in class, or the magnificant backstage technology in operation.

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St Pauls Cathedral has overlooked the city of London since 604AD. The current Cathedral – the fourth to occupy this site – was designed by the court architect Sir Christopher Wren and built between 1675 and 1710 after its predecessor was destroyed in the Great Fire of London.

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The Tower Bridge Experience allows visitors to see one of the most famous bridges in the world and spectacular views from the high level walkways that are 140ft above the Thames.

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Westminster Abbey is one of Europe's finest Gothic buildings and the scene of coronations, marriages and burials of British monarchs.

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The Planetarium is over forty years old and offers star shows in the great green dome and two interactive zones.  It is the only Planetarium in Europe which has Digistar 2 the world's most advanced star projector.

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Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of Britain's sovereigns since 1837. Today it is The Queen's official residence. Although in use for the many official events and receptions held by The Queen, areas of Buckingham Palace are opened to visitors on a regular basis.

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The London Dungeons is a museum about the history of the legal system and punishments of criminals in London. It takes you through some of the experiences, both humiliating and frightening of the criminals in London through the ages.

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Selfridges is the ultimate place for new brands, experiences and ideas. With a stylish mix of ingredients ranging from furniture to fashion, beauty and food.

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Since the Harrods store first opened its' doors in 1849, Harrods has always prided itself on a reputation for excellence, finding the finest-quality merchandise.

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The award winning London Wetland Centre is the first project of its kind in the world - more than 40 hectares of created wetlands in the heart of a capital city.

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The Battesea Park Zoo was created for the enjoyment of all children to understand and respect the animals and birds who share our planet.

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The London Butterfly House, situated in the historic and beautiful grounds of Syon House at Syon Park, offers the visitor the unique experience of walking amongst hundreds of free-flying tropical butterflies.

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Parks

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Covering 111 hectares (275 acres), Kensington Gardens is planted with formal avenues of magnificent trees and ornamental flower beds, perfect for Kensington Palace.

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At over 350 acres, Hyde Park is one of the largest green spaces in Central London. The oldest part of Hyde Park once belonged to the manor of Ebury.

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The Green Park is situated on the right hand side of Piccadilly and is the smallest of London's Royal Parks.

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Inside St James Park you will see St. James's Palace, which was where just before his execution Charles I decided to spend his last night.

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Situated in northwest London, Regent's Park can offer you variety of fun and leisure. Inside the park, there is a boating lake, where you can hire a boats.

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One of the biggest of parks in London, Richmond Park. You have 50-50 chance to see deer grazing and walking around the park.

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Music Venues

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Brixton Academy was built in 1929 and since then has become one of London's most famous music venues.

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The Royal Albert Hall is the venue to some of the biggest musical events. Internationally renowned venue offering visitors a wide variety of entertainment - classical music, rock and pop events, jazz and sporting events.

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Since 1903, the Shepherd’s Bush Empire has been a prominent landmark on London’s entertainment scene. In that time thousands of acts from The Kinks to Eminem have performed here.

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Wembley Arena re-opened follwing a major facelift in April 2006 and is now back as one of London's larger venues attracting international acts.

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The Royal Festival Hall is one of London's prominent venues for classical venues sitting at the centre of the cultural hub of the South Bank.

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The Barbican is Europe's largest arts centre and is the base for the London Symphony Orchestra.

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Established in 1959, Ronnie Scott's Club is a world famous venue and the home of British Jazz.

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Carling Academy Islington is situated in the heart of fashionable N1, North London and is a 17,000 square foot purpose built venue, with a capacity of 800.

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Theatre

ADELPHI, Strand, WC2E 7NA (Tube: Charing Cross); 0870 895 5598 (bkg fee) – Evita (Musical).

ALBERY/Noel coward, St. Martin’s Lane, WC2N 5AU (Tube: Leicester Square); 0870 850 9175 (bkg fee) – Avenue Q (Multi-media).

ALDWYCH, Aldwych, WC2B 4DF (Tube: Covent Garden); 0870 400 0805 – Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage (Musical).

ALMEIDA, Almeida St, N1 (Tube: Angel/Highbury & Islington); 020 7359 4404 – There Came a Gypsy Riding (Drama) opens Jan18.

APOLLO, Shaftesbury Avenue, W1V 7DH (Tube: Piccadilly Circus), 0870 890 1101– Over Here (Drama).

APOLLO VICTORIA, 17, Wilton Road, SW1V 1LL (Tube: Victoria); 0870 161 1977 – Wicked (Musical).

ARTS, Great Newport Street, WC1E 7HF (Tube: Leicester Square); 020 7836 3334 – The atre is dark

BARBICAN, Silk Street, EC3Y 8DS (Tube: barbican); 020 7637 8891 – Dick Whittington and His Cat (Pantomime) until January 20.

Cambridge, Earlham Street, WC2 9HH (Tube: Covent Garden); 0870 890 1102 – Chicago (Musical).

Comedy, Panton Street, SW1Y 4DN (Tube: Piccadilly Circus); 0870 060 6637 – The Rocky Horror Show (Comedy musical). Closes Jan 27.

CrITERION, Piccadilly Circus, W1V 9LB (Tube: Piccadilly Circus); 0870 060 2313 – The 39 Steps (Comedy).

DOMINION, Tottenham Court Road, W1T 7AQ (Tube: Tottenham Court Road); 0870 169 0116 – We Will Rock You (Musical).

DONmar warehouse, Earlham Street, WC2H 9LX (Tube: Covent Garden); 0870 060 6624 – Don Juan in Soho (Drama).

Drury Lane, Catherine Street, WC2B 5JF (Tube: Covent Garden); 0870 890 1109 – Theatre is dark.

Duchess, Catherine Street, WC2B 5LA (Tube: Covent Garden); 0870 890 1103 (bkg fee) – Theatre is dark.

Duke of York’S, St. Martin’s Lane, WC2H 4BG (Tube: Leicester Square); 0870 060 6623 – Rock ‘N’ Roll (Drama).

FORTUNE, Russell Street, WC2B 5HH (Tube: Covent Garden); 0870 060 6626 – The Woman in Black (Thriller).

Garrick, 2, Charing Cross Road, WC2H 0HH (Tube: Charing Cross); 0870 890 1104 (bkg fee) – Amy’s View (Drama).

GIElgud, Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 6AR (Tube: Piccadilly Circus); 0870 950 0915 – Frost/Nixon (Drama).

Haymarket, SW1Y 4HT (Tube: Piccadilly Circus); 0870 400 0858 – Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks (Comedy).

HER MAJESTY’S, Haymarket, SW1Y 4QL (Tube: Piccadilly Circus); 0870 160 2878 – The Phantom of the Opera (Musical).

LONDON PALLADIUM, Argyll Street, W1A 3AB (Tube: Oxford Circus); 0870 890 1108 – The Sound Of Music (Musical).

LYCEUM, Wellington Street, WC2E 7RQ (Tube: Covent Garden); 0870 243 9000 (bkg fee) – The Lion King (Musical).

LYRIC, Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 4ES (Tube: Piccadilly Circus); 0870 890 1107 – Cabaret (Musical).

NATIONAL THEATRE, Upper Ground, SE1 9PX (Tube: Waterloo); 020 7452 3000 – Cottesloe: The Seafarer (Drama) until Jan 30, Waves (Drama). Lyttelton: Terese Raquin (Drama), Happy Days, (Drama) from Jan 18. Olivier: Coram Boy (Drama).

NEW AMBASSADORS, West Street, WC2H 9ND (Tube: Leicester Square); 0870 060 6627 – Love Song (Drama).

NEW LONDON, Drury Lane, WC2B 5PW (Tube: Holborn); 0870 890 0141 (bkg fee) – Blue Man Group (Performance).

novello, Aldwych, WC2B 4LD (Tube: Charing X); 0870 950 0935 – Antony and Cleopatra (Comedy).

THE OLD VIC, Waterloo Road, SE1 8NB (Tube: Waterloo); 0870 060 6628 (bkg fee) – Twelfth Night (Comedy). Taming of The Shrew (Comedy). Previews from Thursday, Jan 11. Opens Wednesday.

PALACE, Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 5AY (Tube: Leicester Square); 0870 895 5579 – Monty Python’s Spamalot (Musical comedy).

PEACOCK, Portugal St, WC2A 2HT (Tube: Holborn); 020 7863 8222 – Theatre is dark.

PHOENIX, Charing Cross Road, WC2H OJP (Tube: Tottenham Court Road); 0870 060 6629 – Blood Brothers (Musical).

PICCADILLY, Denman St, W1V 8DY (Tube: Piccadilly Circus); 0870 060 0123 (bkg fee) – Guys and Dolls (Musical).

PLAYHOUSE, Northumberland Avenue, WC2N 5DE (Tube: Embankment); 0870 060 6631 – Dancing In The Streets (Musical).

PRINCE EDWARD, Old Compton Street, W1D 4HS (Tube: Leicester Square); 0870 850 9191 (bkg fee) – Mary Poppins (Musical).

PRINCE OF WALES, 31, Coventry Street, W1D 6AS (Tube: Piccadilly Circus); 0870 850 0393 (bkg fee) – Mamma Mia! (Musical).

QUEEN’S, Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 6BA (Tube: Piccadilly Circus); 0870 950 0930 (bkg fee) – Les Misérables (Musical).

ROYAL COURT, Sloane Square, SW1W 8AS (Tube: Sloane Square); 020 7565 5000 – Jerwood Theatre Downstairs: The Seagull (Drama) opens January 25.

ROYAL OPERA HOUSE, Covent Garden, WC2E 9DD (Tube: Covent Garden); 020 7304 4000 – Carmen, (Opera); The Nutcracker (Ballet) until Saturday.

ST MARTIN’S, West Street, WC2H 9NZ (Tube: Leicester Square); 0870 162 8787 – The Mousetrap (Whodunnit).

SAVOY, Strand, WC2 OET (Tube: Charing X; 0870 164 8787 – Porgy and Bess (Musical).

SHAFTESBURY, Shaftesbury Avenue WC2H 8DP (Tube: Holborn); 020 7379 5399 – Daddy Cool (Musical).

SOHO, 21 Dean Street, W1D 3NE (Tube: Tottenham Court Road); 0870 429 6883 – Theatre is dark.

VAUDEVILLE, Strand, WC2R ONH (Tube: Charing X); 0870 890 0511 – Stomp (Performance).

VICTORIA PALACE, Victoria Street, SW1E 5EA (Tube: Victoria); 0870 895 5577 – Billy Elliot – The Musical (Musical).

WYNDHAM’S, Charing Cross Road, WC2H 0DA (Tube: Leicester Square); 0870 950 0925 (bkg fee) – The History Boys (Drama) .

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