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24 Hour Museum - Museum & gallery heritage guides

July 25 2008

Welcome to London
Rillaton Gold Cup from the British Museum. Courtesy of the British Museum.

five to see in the city

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Charming Chimes
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Cheerleading Thrills
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Bodacious Bugworld
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Baby Bop
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The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson
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What should we do with the Diana Memorial Fountain?

Knock it down and start again

Take the fences down and let people look after themselves

welcome

A visit to the city of London affords the chance to take in everything from some of the world's best museums and galleries to intriguing collections dotted around the suburbs...

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LONDON'S EXHIBITION ROAD GEARS UP FOR MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA

The unique free festival of live music from around the globe returns to London's Exhibition Road bringing music and performance to the capital's premier museum quarter - including British Sea Power at the Natural History Museum.

News: our archive of news, reviews and features

The Lure Of The East - British Orientalist Painting At Tate Britain

The Lure of the East: British Orientalist Painting surveys the paintings made by British artists between 1700 and 1920 who took up the mantle of Orientalism.

Local History: histories and heritage from community groups, museums and local residents

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VE Day 60 Years: London From The Blitz To VE Day

One in six Londoners was left homeless by bombing in WWII. Read on to find out about the toll taken on the capital between 1939-45.

City Trails: tours and features highlighting city heritage

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MGM 2008 - Unearth Hidden Gems With Discover London Trails

Updated for 2008 - Our Discover London trails link smaller museums and galleries with other attractions in the capital via easy to print out half and full day trails.

By Kids for Kids: local kids give us their view of heritage

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Show Me's Favourite Games

Museums and galleries around Britain have been busy making some great games - here's our annual round-up of favourites to keep you busy over the holidays.

Get Involved!

Got a story to tell about the old days in London? Do museums miss out your history? Get your past online by having a go with our simple to use Storymaker program. Follow the steps to build a feature or trail and see it online as you work.

IN SEARCH OF THE REAL JAMES BOND AT THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM LONDON

Celebrating the centenary of Ian Fleming’s birth, the Imperial War Museum is delving into the life of the creator of James Bond with a major exhibition that examines both the famous author and the man he created.

Click here to find out more...

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