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24 Hour Museum - Museum & gallery heritage guides

May 12 2008

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

five to see in the city

Shows a photo of Somerset House, with fountains in front.
East meets West: from sheng to Berio
Royal Academy of Music Museum
Set Course For A Trailblazing Exhibition
Royal Air Force Museum, London
Investigating the Victorian Thames at Museum in Docklands
Museum in Docklands
Abdul Miah, the lascar at Museum in Docklands
Museum in Docklands
Maeve Dawson at Museum in Docklands
Museum in Docklands
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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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NATIONAL GALLERY LAUNCHES INTERACTIVE ART GALLERY AT ST PANCRAS

The National Gallery in London has teamed up with Eurostar to launch the world’s first interactive digital art gallery for travellers at St Pancras International.

News: our archive of news, reviews and features

Fashion/Architecture - Skin And Bones At The New Embankment Galleries In London

Skin and Bones: Parallel Practices in Fashion and Architecture looks at how the daring shapes that characterise contemporary fashion and architecture inform and influence each other.

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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