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 Money and much, much more |
Threadneedle Street London, London EC2R 8AH United Kingdom +44 (0)20 7601 5545 http://www.bankofengland.co.uk... |
The Museum is housed within the Bank of England, at the heart of London. It traces the history of the Bank, also known as the Old Lady, from its foundation by Royal Charter in 1694 to its role today as the nation's central bank. Exhibits include early writing equipment, weapons once used to defend the bank against robbers, coins, photographs and archaeological finds uncovered when the Bank was rebuilt between 1925 and 1939, which, oddly enough, include four extremely rare Roman gold bars. The Bank also puts on regular exhibitions and activities for children. Admission: Free Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Words for the worthy |
96 Euston Road St Pancras London, London NW1 2DB United Kingdom +44 20 7412 7332 http://www.bl.uk |
The UK's national reference library is not a public library and if you want to take advantage of what's stored in its hallowed halls you'll have to obtain a reader's pass. This is granted to people doing research (primarily professional or post graduate) but if you can prove that you can't access the material elsewhere then you should be granted admission on production of identification. Fortunately, Joe Public is allowed into the three exhibition galleries for free (where the Magna Carta and Gutenberg Bible, among other items, are displayed), and there are events programmes (mainly films and lectures), and public tours on Sundays and Tuesdays, although the tours do incur a charge. The reading rooms for Oriental & India Office, Maps, Manuscripts are open from 10a-5p M, 9:30a-5p Tu-Sa and remain closed on Sundays and all English public holidays. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Not such a bleak house |
48 Doughty Street London, London WC1N 2LX United Kingdom +44 20 7405 2127 http://www.dickensmuseum.com/ |
Charles Dickens' novels famously chronicled the lives and dramas of a 19th century London in the throes of the industrial revolution, and his portrayal of slums and workhouses drew on his own family's experiences of poverty and debt. During his adult life, Dickens was to move address in London 15 times. This Regency house in genteel Bloomsbury, where he wrote two of his best loved novels - Oliver Twist and Nicholas Nickleby - is the only one to have been preserved. The drawing room where he held literary salons has been lovingly restored, and elsewhere you can view all manner of Dickens paraphernalia including personal letters and notes as well as manuscripts and first editions of his books. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Home for Orphans |
40 Brunswick Square London, London WC1N 1AZ United Kingdom +44 20 7841 3600 http://www.foundlingmuseum.org... |
Located in a building rebuilt next to the demolished Foundling Hospital, this museum pays tribute to the city's original home for London's poor youth. Abandoned children and infants were given a new lease of life due to the kindness of the founders, composer George Frideric Handel, artist William Hogarth and Thomas Coram, a great philanthropist. Learn more about their history through the different permanent and temporary exhibitions held here and admire the unique and intriguing British paintings. Admission is GBP5, GBP4 with concessions and completely free for children under the age of 16. You can also find out about the yearly passes which are more reasonable. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gorgeous Gardens |
8 South Square London, England WC1R 5ET United Kingdom +44 207 458 7830 http://www.graysinnbanqueting.... |
A fantastic space for either weekend or evening events, these beautiful grounds are available for rent and the gardens provide. The inn and gardens are over 600 years old and have a calm and serene air to them. Check the website for booking details and various services provided. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dedicated to London's inland waterways |
12-13 New Wharf Road London, London N1 9RT United Kingdom +44 20 7713 0836 http://www.canalmuseum.org.uk/ |
This original museum houses artefacts and photographs of London's inland waterways, and is housed in a former ice warehouse. It was built around 1862 for Carlo Gatti, the famous Swiss-Italian ice-cream manufacturer, and features the history of the ice trade and ice-cream as well as the canals. It's the only museum of inland waterways in the capital, and has permanent exhibitions on the River Thames and Measham pottery. Special prices for groups are available if booked in advance. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 A Not So Square Square |
Russell Square London WC1B United Kingdom |
This square is a large garden in the middle of Bloomsbury and is close to the main buildings of the University of London and the British Museum. Russell Square was once a upper middle class neighborhood during the 18th century and one area of the square holds a plaque that commemorates the fact that T.S. Eliot worked in a building there for many years as the poetry editor of the magazine, Faber & Faber. The garden has gone through different transformations during its existence, but currently houses a cafe and the centerpiece is a fountain that sprays water from jets and has become quite popular with young children during the summer. Review © 2007, Wcities |