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The Museum of London

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The Museum of London is the world’s largest ‘urban history’ museum. It charts the fascinating and often dramatic ways in which the capital has transformed from Bronze Age settlement to modern-day metropolis. Highlights include a reconstruction of a Roman kitchen and a cell from the infamous Newgate prison, but the museum continues to be forward-looking, and is currently collecting items which represent London’s diversity and the impact of the 2012 Olympic Games.

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London’s Top 10 Museums

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These are London’s top ten museums.

1.  British Museum
2. National History Museum
3.  Science Museum
4. V&A Museum
5. National Maritime Museum
6. London Transport Museum
7. The Museum of London
8. The Design Museum
9. Museum of Childhood
10. Imperial War Museum

 

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London Shopping – Westfield Shopping Centre

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The Westfield Shopping Center is London's newest and largest shopping mall. Located in Shepherds Bush, West London, Westfield is a stunning architectural masterpiece with over 275 shops from luxury fashion labels to high street favourites and over 50 places to eat and drink. Location: Westfield, Ariel Way London W12 7GF Opening Times: Mon 10am - 9pm Tues 10am - 9pm Wed 10am - 9pm Thurs 10am - 10pm Fri 10am - 10pm Sat 9am - 9pm Sun 12pm - 6pm Bank Holidays 10am - 8pm Nearest Read more [...]

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Top 10 Tourist Attractions

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London's top tourist attractions, according to visitor attendances, in 2009 were the following. 1.  BRITISH MUSEUM 2.  TATE MODERN 3.  NATIONAL GALLERY 4.  NATIONAL HISTORY MUSEUM 5.  THE LONDON EYE 6.  SCIENCE MUSEUM 7.  THE VICTORIA & ALBERT MUSEUM 8.  MADAME TUSSAUDS 9.   THE TOWER OF LONDON 10. NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM Please note: this list of London's top tourist destinations doesn't include tourist attractions where attendances can't be accurately monitored, such Read more [...]

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Piccadilly Circus

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Piccadilly Circus is one of London's most famous landmarks and sightseeeing attractions. The junction of five busy streets in the centre of London, Piccadilly Circus is dominated by huge neon advertising signs. At its heart is a bronze fountain topped by a figure of a winged archer. The statue is popularly called Eros, the pagangod of love, but it was in fact designed in the 19th century as a symbol of Christian charity - a monument to Lord Shaftesbury, a philanthropist. Piccadilly Circus Read more [...]

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