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Apsley House
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Town: London
Address: 149 Piccadilly
Phone: +44 2 74995676
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Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 11:00 -17:00
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| The Apsley House was originally a residence of the Duke of Wellington, mostly famous for his spectacular defeat of Napoleon at Waterloo in 1815. Situated at Hyde Park Corner, in the very heart of London , the building has been commonly called ‘Number 1 London’ as it was the first house to be found after passing the tollgates of Knightsbridge.
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Bank Of England Museum
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Town: London
Address: Threadneedle St,
Phone: +44 2 76015545
e-mail: museum@bankofengland.co.uk
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| The museum is housed in the interiors of the Bank of England. Set in the very heart of London, it reflects the history of the Bank, formerly called the Old Lady, from its establishment by the Royal Charter in 1694 to its current role as the British central bank. The local exhibits include ancient weapons used to defend the bank against robbers, early writing equipment, old coins, banknotes and photographs.
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Benjamin Franklin House
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Town: London
Address: 36 Craven Street
Phone: +44 2 7839 2006
e-mail: info@benjaminfranklinhouse.org
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| In the very heart of London, just a few steps from the famous Trafalgar Square, is set Benjamin Franklin House. This is the world's only remaining home where the founding father of the United States used to live. This notable scientist, diplomat and inventor spent there over 16 years of his life, between 1757 and 1775.
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Big Ben
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Town: London
Address: Parliament Square
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Website: http://www.whitechapelbellfoundry.co.uk/bigben.ht
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| London’s Clock Tower is attached to the north-eastern end of the Houses of Parliament. It’s often mistakenly referred to as Big Ben, a name which originally denotes only the main bell within the tower. The chiming clock, of which the Big Ben is apart, is the largest four-faced instrument of this kind in the world. The tower, which is actually called St Stephen’s Tower, was erected as part of the new palace and was constructed after the old Palace of Westminster heavily suffered in a fire in 1834. The architect responsible for the project was Charles Barry.
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Bramah Tea & Coffee Museum
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Town: London
Address: 40 Southwark Street
Phone: +44 20 7403 5650
e-mail: bramah@btconnect.com
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Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00 -18:00
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| This small intimate museum set inside the old warehouse in Butlers Wharf is a real must for all tea lovers. There is a permanent exhibition recounting the history of tea and coffee, which explains why these two beverages became so popular in Britain.
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Britain At War Museum Charitable Trust
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Town: London
Address: 64-66 Tooley Street,
Phone: +44 2 7403 3171
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A visit to Britain At War Museum Charitable Trust reveals how it was to live in Britain during the World War II. With special sound effects, artifacts, and even the dust of an air raid, it recreates the wartime with all its fury and evil.
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British Optical Association Museum
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Town: London
Address: 42 Craven Street,
Phone: +44 2 7766 4353
e-mail: museum@college-optometrists.org
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Website: http://www.college-optometrists.org
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| Founded in 1901 by the British Optical Association, this museum is among the world's leading experts concerning the history of glasses and spectacles. The museum consists of a remarkable collection of nearly 10, 000 outstanding items related to the origins of optometry, the human eye, and visual problems. Many of the exhibits in the museum are real rarities. Since 1980 the museum, under the custody of the College of Optometrists, includes about 2000 pairs of spectacles, daring back from the 17th Century up and untill the present day.
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