You don't have to go far to see something
historically significant in London
~ Dreamy for any history enthusiast ~
Here's a short list of 'must do's'
in London for those interested in the past
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The British Museum
This museum is overwhelming large,
but since it is free, come and go as you please
but since it is free, come and go as you please
Featuring the Rosetta Stone
and 7 million other artifacts from around the world
http://www.britishmuseum.org
Victoria and Albert Museum
V&A is the world's largest museum of art and design
often with fascinating current exhibits
General admission is free
http://www.vam.ac.uk/
Victoria and Albert Museum
V&A is the world's largest museum of art and design
often with fascinating current exhibits
General admission is free
http://www.vam.ac.uk/
Tower of London
Once a palace and prison,
this famous fortress also holds the crown jewels
which are on display to the public
Parliament Tour*
Watch political debates or get a tour of this landmark
which is as beautiful inside as it is out
with a rich history to boot
which is as beautiful inside as it is out
with a rich history to boot
Buckingham Palace Tour*
If it is open, you should tour one of the most iconic palaces in the world
Typically the palace is open in the summer months while the Queen is away
If unavailable, you can visit another one of the Queen's homes,
Windsor Palace, which is easily accessible by train outside London
www.RoyalCollection.org.uk
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Windsor Palace, which is easily accessible by train outside London
www.RoyalCollection.org.uk
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Shakespeare's Globe Theatre & Tour
Get a peek into Elizabethan times by watching a production*
and by touring the theatre & exhibition
and by touring the theatre & exhibition
Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese Pub
Step back in time while
you grab a drink and some grub in this authentic 17th century pub
Famous patrons included Charles Dickens and Mark Twain
Like most pubs, well-behaved children are welcome
Like most pubs, well-behaved children are welcome
(Don't miss free tea tasting at nearby Twinings)
www.TimeOut.com
www.TimeOut.com
Churchill War Rooms
Visit the underground Cabinet War Rooms where WWII was orchestrated from in London
See Churchill's bunker, the direct telephone to Roosevelt, and
the original maps with pins and string indicating the fronts
Fantastic!
Fantastic!
www.iwm.org.uk
Imperial War Museum
Currently under construction,
the museum will partially open in the coming weeks
to feature 'Horrible Histories: Spies' for kids
In Summer 2014,
this museum will open another section to commemorate
the upcoming centenary of the First World War
www.iwm.org.uk
Imperial War Museum
Currently under construction,
the museum will partially open in the coming weeks
to feature 'Horrible Histories: Spies' for kids
In Summer 2014,
this museum will open another section to commemorate
the upcoming centenary of the First World War
www.iwm.org.uk
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This list should keep you busy if you come for a visit :)
Do you have any favorites to share?
- photos by me -
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Correlating posts providing more detail:
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