Museum of Britain. The British Museum, London is one of the largest historical museums in the world.

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If we talk about European culture, what do you associate the word "Italian" with? For me, this is the Renaissance. "French" will be impressionism, "German" - classical music. And "English" - probably, literature (one Shakespeare is worth something!).

I will say right away that I am not a big fan of literary houses-museums. Sometimes it seems to me that it is much more interesting to re-read the novel of your favorite writer or enjoy the poems of a poet who is close to you than to look at the cradle in which the future genius lay, or portraits of his distant relatives. Another thing is when the organizers of the museum manage to recreate the atmosphere in which the writer lived and worked, and ordinary things take on a different meaning (unfortunately, this does not always work out). And sometimes you can feel the literary spirit just by walking along those streets or meadows where your favorite author and / or his heroes walked ... And today I want to offer you a route along rich in writers and poets of Great Britain - literary.

An hour and a half from London (you can use both train and bus), in Kent lies the place with which the very birth of English literature is associated. The small town of Canterbury boasts two thousand years of history, a picturesque location on the River Stour and no less picturesque sights. Among them are the ruins of the Roman walls and the Norman castle, St. Augustine's Abbey, ancient churches and, of course, Canterbury Cathedral.

Canterbury: Cathedral and Castle Ruins Tour

This cathedral, which kept the relics of St. Thomas Becket (Thomas of Canterbury), who was villainously murdered right at the altar, gathered pilgrims from all over England. It was here - to bow to the holy relics - that the heroes of the famous "Canterbury Tales" by Geoffrey Chaucer, the first work of truly English literature, went. A collection of verse and prose short stories - funny, lively and sometimes obscene stories told by pilgrims of different classes - is often called the English "Decameron". I have always been amazed at how easy it is to read this book, written at the end of the 14th century...

And even if the author was born and lived in London, and buried in Westminster Abbey, even if Chaucer did not have time to finish his work, and his heroes could not get to the shrines of Canterbury, only seeing the cathedral from afar ... All the same - in the old streets of Canterbury it is clearly felt how tangibly close we have a distant literary past. By the way, the city has a museum of "Canterbury Tales", a colorful exposition of which recreates the atmosphere of Chaucer's times.

Now fast forward 200 years and move from south Kent to central Warwickshire. Stratford-upon-Avon is the most famous literary pilgrimage site in all of Britain. There are always a lot of tourists here, especially during the Shakespeare festivals, when the theaters of the city are crowded, and there is literally nowhere for an apple to fall on the streets where the performance spills out. Yes, it was here that the great William Shakespeare was born, and here he died (it is generally accepted that both events took place on April 23, respectively - in 1564 and 1616). And the playwright was buried in the local church of the Holy Trinity, which has survived to this day.

Stratford-upon-Avon. Church of the Holy Trinity

The house where Shakespeare was born, and the cottage where his future wife lived, and many more places directly or indirectly connected with the life of the great poet and playwright have been preserved. Almost all of Stratford is a living monument to Shakespeare.

The adherents of historical authenticity argue to the point of hoarseness whether this or that stone belonged to Shakespeare's times (in the same way as disputes still do not subside whether Shakespeare is the author of famous plays and sonnets ...) But is it really that important? Most importantly, the spirit of that time has been preserved in Stratford, and a simple walk through the narrow streets and beautiful parks of a very English town will bring you closer to understanding the great Shakespeare ... And if you are tired of other tourists, then on the banks of the Avon you can still find a secluded place, sit and remember favorite sonnet. And the roses are blooming, and the swans are swimming in the quiet river backwaters in the same way as they did centuries ago ...

The Shakespearean spirit has also been preserved in London - in the Globe Theater, which stands on the south bank of the Thames. Yes, this is a modern reconstruction of the theater of Elizabethan times, but the building was recreated according to authentic plans and based on excavations of ancient foundations. But the main thing is not even the accuracy of reproduction - the traditions of Shakespeare's theater are carefully preserved here. Even if you didn’t manage to get to the Globe performance, you can just go on a tour. I am sure that a fascinating story about the life of the theater in the time of Shakespeare will not leave anyone indifferent.

In general, many literary destinies are connected with London. Here were born, lived and created those whose names are forever inscribed in the glorious book of English literature. Many have found their last refuge here - Poets' Corner in Westminster Abbey. In London, not only writers are honored, but also literary characters - just remember the monument to Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens or the famous Sherlock Holmes Museum on Baker Street. But if I had to choose the most "London" writer, I would say: "Charles Dickens". I met Dickens' London almost by accident, wandering into the writer's museum in Bloomsbury. The museum is located in the house where Dickens lived for only two years - from 1837 to 1839, but wrote "Oliver Twist" and "Nicholas Nickleby" here. I cannot say that the museum shocked me, although its exposition is quite interesting for fans of Dickens' work. hit me hiking, to which I was invited to the museum. She called herself "Dickens' London".

Maybe our group was lucky with a guide, or maybe I had a corresponding "Dickensian" mood, but the history of the city, intertwined with the plots of favorite books, came to life before our eyes ... cars - cabs and fiacres, and then I really felt like in a city of the 19th century. I was able to see Dickens' London - not ceremonial and brilliant, but gloomy and impoverished, find out where the "Antiquities Shop" was located, where the characters of "Dombey and Son" and "Little Dorrit" lived, and which of the City pubs the writer himself liked to go to.

After a walk through noisy London, which (I do not argue!) Has become much more beautiful and cleaner than it was in Dickens' time, one longs for peace and quiet. The most suitable place to stay is Bath, on the River Avon in Somerset - a charming resort town founded by the Romans. The very name of the city speaks of healing mineral waters, and the perfectly preserved Roman baths are one of the attractions of Bath. In addition, the city is known for its beautiful 18th century architecture, the picturesque Pultney Bridge and the medieval abbey.

As for the history of English literature, in Bath you can find a lot of interesting things on this topic. Thackeray, Defoe, Fielding and many others rested and worked here, but the main literary celebrity of the city is Jane Austen. The amazing writer lived here herself and "settled" or "brought" her heroines. In Bath there is the Jane Austen Center, which holds the most interesting events, during which you can see fashion and everyday life times of the writer. Highly recommend!

Literary sights can be found even in a remote English province. Among the hills and moors of Yorkshire lies the so-called Brontë Country, named after three sister writers, Charlotte, Emily and Anne.

The portrait of the Brontë sisters was painted by their brother

Sisters Museum

In the village of Haworth is the Bronte Museum - maybe not rich, but it has an amazing sense of the era - each exhibit is either associated with the sisters, or very suitable for the spirit of their secluded life and original creativity. Walking through the picturesque surroundings, you can find a lot of interesting things - the prototype of the estate described in Jane Eyre, the farms from Wuthering Heights, the parents' house and the parish church, which was visited by generations of the Bronte family. And finally, you can just admire the surroundings, gloomy, but beautiful in their own way (and very suitable for those who want to understand the work of the sisters).

Bronte Country

Literary Scotland deserves a separate trip. This country, being part of the UK, has retained its independence, if not in politics, then in culture. You can still feel the proud spirit of the Scottish highlanders walking through ancient Edinburgh and small villages, admiring the steep cliffs that cut into the sea and cool lakes among the mountains. And the work of Scottish patriots and romantics will immediately become closer and more understandable to you.

A trip to the village of Alloway will introduce you to the life of the famous poet Robert Burns (his birthday on January 25th is celebrated throughout Scotland). Here you can see the museum of the poet, the cottage where he actually was born, and the picturesque surroundings. By the way, it was a pleasant surprise for me that the museum staff know that Marshak translated Burns into Russian!

Abbotsford Manor, on the River Tweed in the Scottish Borderlands, will take you into the world of Sir Walter Scott - famous author"Quentin Dorward", "Ivanhoe", "Beauty of Perth" and other novels. The romantic appearance of the castle in the old Scottish style surprisingly echoes the writer's work and attracts many of his admirers.

The hometown of Robert Louis Stevenson (it is unlikely that anyone did not read "Treasure Island" in childhood!) - Edinburgh, which played a huge role in the work famous writer. It seems to me that the romantic image of the ancient Scottish capital left its mark on Stevenson's gloomy romanticism. By the way, literary historians assure that it was in Edinburgh that the misterious story, which formed the basis of a fantastic story " Strange story Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde."

You can get to know the history of Scottish literature quite closely without even leaving the city. To do this, just visit the Literary Museum, the main characters of which are the already mentioned Robert Burns, Walter Scott and Robert Lewis Stevenson (but you can also find out about other Scottish celebrities here). The main thing is that a small Edinburgh museum conquers with the pride with which the Scots treat their writers and poets ...

Modern young readers can also please Edinburgh - it was here that the Harry Potter novels were written. Admirers of the writer's work have turned the cafe where JK Rowling wrote the first book of Potteriana into a local landmark.

When I wrote this article and tried to formulate my chaotic impressions of traveling through the literary UK, one thought did not leave me. Yes, there is much less reading in the modern world, and the classics are sometimes known only by hearsay, but still, all is not lost as long as people want to visit Shakespeare's grave or the Edinburgh Literary Museum. It seemed to me that in some ways the British and, especially, the Scots are similar to us - those who travel to Yasnaya Polyana or the Pushkin Mountains ... And you know, Dickens' trip to London vaguely reminded me of the famous tours of Dostoevsky's St. Petersburg ...

Svetlana Vetka , specially for Etoya.ru

Museums in the UK. The most famous and famous museums of cities in Great Britain - photo and video, addresses, location, sites, schedules, opening hours.

The number of museums in Britain, permeated with history, is large, and their subjects are very diverse: art, science, literature, all kinds of unusual collections.

Start your acquaintance with the world culture and history of Great Britain from London, the cradle of royal dynasties. The pearl of the country's museum heritage can be considered the British Museum, the pride of the British. This is one of the largest and oldest museums in the world: its expositions tell not only about the history of Great Britain - entire galleries are dedicated to Ancient Egypt, Rome and Greece, Mesopotamia, medieval Europe and contain interesting artifacts related to different eras of these ancient states.

Art

Fine art connoisseurs will enjoy visiting the many galleries in the UK. Of great interest is the London National Gallery, which contains more than two thousand paintings by the great artists of Western Europe, including Rembrandt and Rubens.

Other remarkable art galleries are located in many cities of the kingdom, the most interesting of them are in Leeds, Liverpool, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Manchester. Thus, Leeds City Art Gallery has the status of one of best museums Great Britain. In its exposition, paintings by famous English artists, as well as sculptures by the famous modern master Henry Moore.

Don't miss the Beatles Museum in Liverpool.

The science

The scientific view of the world is widely covered in British museums. One of the largest museums in the capital is the Natural History Museum of London, with stuffed animals and skeletons of animals, modern and prehistoric. There is a stunning exhibit on the flora of Britain, as well as an impressive collection of rocks, minerals and meteorites.

The Science Museum in London is part of the National Museum of Science and Technology complex. The “Night of Science” is held here: several hundred children aged 8-11, accompanied by their parents, spend the whole night in the museum - they immerse themselves in science in a playful way, sleep in the galleries in the galleries, and in the morning have breakfast, conduct experiments and watch movies in the format IMAX.

Literature

One of the most popular literary heroes has his own museum in London. Each guest of the Sherlock Holmes Museum can sit at the table of the great detective, take a photo with a pipe and for a moment feel like a character in your favorite books, films and TV series.

And the Shakespeare House Museum in Stratford-upon-Avon, where he was born and lived part of his life, is a real treasure for his fans and one of the most beloved tourist attractions in the UK. Here you can trace how William Shakespeare developed as a playwright and actor, see the conditions in which he lived, the objects that surrounded him, and thus for a few moments feel the closeness and immortality of this talented person. Here the Royal Shakespeare Theater appears to the attention of travelers.

Amazing Collections

Great Britain is truly a storehouse of the most incredible and unusual museums. For example, the Teddy Bear Museum in London, which has a fantastic collection of teddy bears, or the Museum of Witchcraft in Cornwall, which contains items related to the art of magic.

Pictures of famous people different eras can be found at Madame Tussauds, where millions of tourists come to take pictures with the figures of their favorite actors, singers, or even controversial political figures.

A tidbit for all the curious is the Dog Collar Museum, located in Leeds Castle. The intricate accessories here are presented in the form of real pieces of art, and there are truly masterpieces.

local museums

Glasgow is home to one of the best art galleries in Britain, as well as the Hunterian Museum. It was founded by anatomist William Hunter and initially consisted of a collection of scientific instruments and instruments of famous doctors and scientists. The indefatigable Hunter expanded his collection to include a wide variety of objects: paintings by local artists, artefacts from ancient egypt, traces of Roman rule in Scotland, one of the largest collections of coins in the world.

The pride of Belfast is the Ulster Museum, which contains exhibits related to natural history, zoology, ethnography and archeology. Located in Cardiff National Museum Wales, consisting of exhibits of different subjects: archeology, geology, fine arts, botany and zoology.

And in the town of Keswick, where graphite was mined several centuries ago, the Pencil Museum is now open. Here you can not only view the exhibition, but also take drawing lessons and purchase elite stationery in a huge store.

Extreme lovers have a direct road to the city of Inverness, where the famous Loch Ness is located - you may be able to see the famous monster Nessie with your own eyes.

The capital of Great Britain offers its guests an exciting and meaningful cultural travel program. Indelible impressions from your stay in London leave walks in numerous museums and galleries. Here, every tourist will find interesting educational institutions of different thematic areas. Museums in London amaze visitors with a magnificent wealth of expositions. They are a reflection of the cultural heritage of all mankind. During the heyday of the British Empire, valuable works of art and ancient artifacts were brought to London from all over the world. Most museums will delight tourists with free accessibility.

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Saatchi Gallery

The Saatchi Gallery is one of the most unusual British museums. Everything here is amazing - from the expositions to the building in which they are located. After all, the former barracks can hardly be called the best place to get acquainted with art. The gallery got its name in honor of the founder, art dealer Charles Saatchi. It was he who decided to make his personal collection contemporary paintings make public. Today, Saatchi boasts not only permanent, but temporary exhibitions, some of which are a real sensation among both visitors and critics. And not always in the positive sense of the word.

Going to the gallery, you should prepare to experience a variety of emotions - from delight and admiration to bewilderment and disgust. After all, how else can you relate to the works of Mark Quinn - heads cast from frozen blood? Or an animal cut up in formaldehyde by Demian Hirst? Unfortunately or fortunately, these exhibitions are already in the past and it will not be possible to visit them today. But there are others - no less shocking and shocking.

Causing controversy among critics and interest among ordinary people, even those not related to art. What you will be lucky to see on the day of your visit is a mystery. The gallery is located at Duke of York's HQ, King's Road. Its doors are open daily from 10:00 to 18:00. The box office, where you can get a ticket for free, closes half an hour earlier, at 17-30.

Tate Gallery

The Tate Gallery is the best place to experience British art. Here are the works of various authors, from the 16th century to modern ones. It was started by the industrialist Henry Tate, who decided to make his personal collection public. All works are systematized in chronological and thematic order, for ease of perception. After all, the variety of dates, styles and names can make even experienced connoisseurs dizzy. Portraits, landscapes, everyday sketches, mysticism ... everyone will surely be able to find a canvas to their liking.

2000 was a year of change for the Tate. Her collection has grown so much that the old building on Trafalgar Square is no longer enough. So there was a branch of the Tate Modern on the opposite bank of the Thames. An extraordinary and original room was chosen for it, and the museum housed a power plant in it. Gradually, this place became a cult among lovers contemporary art all over the world. But even if you are indifferent to paintings, it is still worth visiting the Tate Gallery.

At least for a ride on a boat that runs between branches on the Thames, and a cup of coffee in a panoramic cafe under the roof of the Tate Modern. Located at London, Millbank, Tate Britain, its modern branch is opposite St. Paul's Cathedral. Both of them work from 10-00 to 17-50. The first Friday of each month is a “long” day, the doors are open until 20-00. December 24-26 are days off. You don't have to pay for entry. But for a trip on a boat, if it is included in the plans - you have to.

Charles Dickens House Museum

Charles Dickens is one of the most famous English writers. He wrote such works as the adventures of Oliver Twist, David Copperfield and many others. Guests of the museum dedicated to the literary genius can get acquainted not only with his work, but also with the life of a traditional family of the Victorian era. So what can you see? First of all - the dining room, where the whole family gathered. On porcelain plates Victorian style depicts the writer and his friends. Also on the ground floor there is a bedroom with a large canopy bed, a kitchen and a living room.

The second floor is the real realm of Dickens, his study with a dressing room. Here, as if two hundred years ago, there is a table and a chair where works were created that the whole world soon learned about, the first editions of books and even manuscripts lie. The walls of the study and other rooms of the museum are decorated with paintings depicting old London. The Dickens House Museum is located at 48 Doughty Street. Its doors are open from 10-00 to 17-00, tickets at the box office stop selling an hour earlier. Their cost is £9. But in holidays exposure does not work.

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In order to feel happy, a person must not only discover new things, get vivid emotions and impressions, but also be able to relax and be liberated. The best place in the British capital for this - the Cupid Museum in London. The exposition, solemnly opened in 2007, attracted the attention of tourists, local residents, and the press. After all, Paris is traditionally considered the city of love, free and a little depraved. London is much more modest in this respect. But, nevertheless, a museum dedicated to erotica, sex and love, nevertheless appeared here.

Its exposition presents paintings, things, as well as interactive exhibits created thanks to modern computer technology: touch screens, multimedia equipment. The organizers of the museum also took care of the lighting - red tones add mystery and even a touch of passion. After getting acquainted with the expositions, you can continue to relax in a cafe where they offer cocktails made from aphrodisiacs. They, according to bartenders, add sexuality to anyone, stimulate attraction and even increase sexual activity.

Those who wish can not only visit the exposition, but also get a consultation from a sexopathologist for an additional fee. One of the most controversial museums in London is located near Piccadilly Circus, at 13 Coventry Street. It is open from 11-00 to 00-00. During the day, until 17:00.

Westminster Abbey Museum

Westminster Abbey is not only the main cathedral of the country, but also one of the symbols of London. Construction in gothic style recalls the affairs of bygone days and the traditions of old England. By the way, you should not get lost if suddenly somewhere it is designated as the cathedral church of St. Peter - this is the second name of the abbey. In the underground room, which is considered one of the oldest in the entire complex, there is a small but very interesting museum dedicated to the history of the shrine.

Fragments of sculptures and frescoes, funeral statues of members of the royal family and even thrones on which monarchs were crowned. All this can be seen here, the exhibits reflect not only the history of the church, but of the whole of England. The museum has a small souvenir shop where you can take pictures and buy something for memory. By the way, you can enter it from the street without buying entrance tickets.

There is quite a lot of Westminster stuff in London - a chapel, a palace, a cathedral. All these objects should not be confused, let alone united, they exist autonomously from each other, both historically and territorially. The abbey is located at Deans Yd, 20. You can visit it from 10-30 to 16-00 on any day except Sunday, when only parishioners are allowed to enter. However, it is better to clarify the opening hours before the visit, since the church is active and services can be held in it.

Victoria and Albert Museum

The Victoria and Albert Museum is dedicated to the arts and crafts not only in England, but throughout the world. It was founded in 1851 on the initiative of Queen Victoria, and her husband, Prince Albert, did a lot to develop and replenish the collection, acquiring exhibits at his own expense. It was in honor of this couple that the museum got its name in the future.

Today it is among the twenty most popular on the planet. To say that the collection is rich and extensive is to say nothing. 51,000 square meters, 140 halls, more than 4 million exhibits. As a rule, tourists are limited to a cursory inspection, which begins with a collection dedicated to European art from different eras. Impressed by the works of Raphael and other famous people, you should not relax. After all interesting collections not a few more - architectural, Asian, book, dedicated to fashion. Many of them are called in a modern manner - departments.

Museum tours are completely free. On short review Accompanied by a specialist, it will take about an hour. Special programs are offered for younger guests and their parents. The cradle of arts and crafts is located in central London, on Cromwell Road. You can visit from 10-00 to 17-45 (on Fridays - until 20-00). Entrance, as well as excursions, is free.

Design Museum

Fans of creativity and everything unusual should definitely visit the London Design Museum. Founded relatively recently, it has already become a mecca for creative people from all over the world. Professionalism is combined with progressive ideas, and innovations are combined with traditions and classics. The museum is located in a three-story building. On the ground floor there are cash desks, office space, an art cafe and a gift shop. All this, even the toilets, is decorated by famous designers in a very unusual style. The second and third floors are occupied by expositions, permanent and temporary.

They are devoted to different areas, but the "core" is made up of exhibits dedicated to the design of clothing and interiors. Moreover, both sketches and graphic sketches, as well as the final results of work, are presented. The room itself is also decorated in an original way and deserves attention. Under the roof there is an exposition, dedicated to history design - from its very formation to the present. In addition, solemn events, conferences, seminars and classes for children are held here.

It is located at Shad Thames, 28. Visitors are expected daily, from 10-00 to 17-45.

Museum of Natural History

The London Natural History Museum is dedicated to nature - its past, present and even a little future. It consists of two parts - research, where scientists work and conduct scientific research (many years ago, Charles Darwin himself worked here), and the exhibition itself, which is open to visitors. It resembles the scenery for the films and Harry Potter and Night at the Museum. Although, of course, they were not filmed here.

The expositions are divided into several "color zones". The blue one, the most crowded, contains the skeletons of dinosaurs and other long-extinct animals. It is interesting for both children and adults. The green zone is not so large-scale; its expositions include birds, insects and plants. In red, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur every day. Not real ones, of course, but mock-ups. In addition, here you can get acquainted with the "mineral diversity" of our planet. The orange zone is dedicated to the work of Charles Darwin.

There are laboratories where everyone can participate in the most real scientific experiments. Of course, this entertainment is aimed at children. Little visitors are given priority here in every sense. Located at Cromwell Road, Natural History Museum. You can visit it on any day (except Christmas holidays) from 10-00 to 17-50. Last Friday of the month until 22:30. Entrance to the main exhibition is free.

Cutty Sark Ship Museum

The British are reverent and careful about everything connected with their history. It is not surprising that the ship with the mystical name Cutty Sark, named after the Scottish witch, the heroine of the work of Robert Burns, is perfectly preserved and delights visitors not only with its appearance, but also, so to speak, with its interiors.

Sailors traditionally believe in omens. From the very beginning, they believed that a ship with a mystical and frightening name was not destined for a long life. However, for more than a dozen years it has plied the expanses of the seas and oceans, transporting tea from China to Europe, and has been perfectly preserved to this day. True, in 2007 there was a serious fire, after which restoration work lasted until 2012. Today, Cutty Sark welcomes visitors again. Here you can walk along the decks, look into the holds and even visit the underwater part. It is she who makes the biggest impression on visitors.

An excellent end to the tour will be lunch, well, or an afternoon snack, in the "sea" cafe. And in the souvenir shop you can buy something for memory. Located on the Thames, at Greenwich, King William Walk. You can go up to the deck on any day from 11-00 to 17-00.

Transport Museum

Double-decker tourist buses are one of the symbols of London, its business card V tourism world. They and not only can be seen in the Museum of Transport. Its exposition is quite extensive and occupies a large three-story building. Each of the floors is dedicated to a particular topic. The first is the so-called organizational. There are cash desks, office space, a cafe and a souvenir shop where you can buy something for memory. In addition, young visitors will certainly be interested in the hall with mock-ups, where everything can be not only touched, but also tested in action. However, no matter how interesting it is below, everything interesting lies ahead.

The second floor of the museum is dedicated to the history of the world's first subway. It is not difficult to guess that he appeared in London. Here you can see how the subway was built manually, how new stations appeared and how the scheme of lines and train traffic changed over the years. The third floor is dedicated to land transport. Literally everything related to traffic is presented here - from horse-drawn carts to those very legendary double-decker buses.

You can clearly see how the streets of the British capital have changed over the years. Address: pl. Covent garden. Open daily, from 10-00 to 18-00 (on Fridays it opens an hour later, from 11-00). Children under 16 can visit the exhibition for free.

Madame Tussauds museum

One of the world famous and popular cultural places London is a wax museum named after the famous sculptor Madame Marie Tussauds. It was founded in 1835 and has been the most visited attraction in the British capital ever since. modern building famous museum, located near the Baker Street subway station, has a characteristic high green dome. The exposition of the complex is divided into thematic halls, which exhibit the greatest collection of wax figures of famous artists, musicians, politicians, athletes and various historical figures.

The skillful detailing of the images, the naturalness of the sculptures, the painstaking work of the artists and the similarity with the original delight the audience. Tourists are given the opportunity to take memorable photos with their idols and even touch them with their hands. Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Usain Bolt, Michael Jackson, Marilyn Monroe, Johnny Depp, John Travolta, Charlie Chaplin, David Beckham, Bruce Willis, Queen Elizabeth, Margaret Thatcher, Winston Churchill, Princess Diana - this is not a complete list of celebrities, which can be seen in the museum.

Regardless of the type of activity of prominent people, the exhibition of the London institution is regularly updated with new sculptures. Accepts guests from 9:00 to 19:00. The ticket price will cost each visitor £29.

National Gallery

Magnificent collection works of art is in the National Art Gallery in London. An imposing gray building with a massive portico, powerful columns and a huge dome rises on Trafalgar Square. More than 2,000 paintings by famous masters of art from all over the world are exhibited in the elegantly decorated interiors of the premises. The collection consists of masterpieces created since the 13th century. Gallery visitors can clearly see how the trends and technical features of writing the immortal works of genius by great artists have changed over the course of many centuries.

Among the examples of the art of painting, paintings by Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Caspar Friedrich, Titian, Rembrandt, Bartolomeo Murillo, Carlo Crivelli and other masters of their era deserve special attention. IN National Gallery London presents an impressive collection of Orthodox icons of the Byzantine, Greek and Russian schools of writing. Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 18:00 and until 21:00 (on Fridays). Entrance is completely free.

Tate Modern Gallery

In a colorful five-story building of a former power plant on the banks of the River Thames, there is a modern art gallery - Tate Modern. The cult place is of interest to lovers of abstract, avant-garde and innovative creativity. The industrial structure is crowned with a hundred-meter chimney and a glass roof. Curious paintings, photographs, exhibits, installations and sculptures are exhibited in the halls with high ceilings against the background of dark bricks. Here, many art objects produce an ambiguous impression, bewilderment, and sometimes even cause irritation. Nevertheless, the collection involves visitors in understanding the current problems of society.

The gallery contains more than 70 thousand works by various artists, including Picasso, Malevich, Monet, Warhol and other masters of abstract art. Basically, the fund of the institution consists of world masterpieces of surrealism created during the 20th century. Open every day from 10:00 to 18:00 (Sunday-Thursday) and until 21:00 (Friday-Saturday). Visiting the exposition is free.

Institute of Contemporary Arts

In the business district of the capital of Britain is the Institute of Contemporary Art. This is a prestigious exhibition platform, where exhibits of new trends in fine arts. The institution was founded in 1946 by collectors, writers and critics. The creative intelligentsia wanted to open here a place for workshops for artists who could express their creative ideas outside the existing limits of classical art standards.

The Institute of Contemporary Art has a gallery, a cinema, a bookstore and a café. Visitors are shown an exposition that promotes the avant-garde, provocative and marginal direction in creativity. These are paintings, sculptures, performances, video installations. Concerts are often held here. The entrance is free. The gallery is open from 12:00 to 23:00.

Wallace Collection

The curiosity of tourists will satisfy the contemplation unique collection masterpieces of art of one of the revered English marquises - Sir Richard Wallace. The museum is based on the richest private collection of paintings, medieval weapons, fine sculptures, antique furniture and many decorative and applied items. The exhibits amaze the audience with their performance and splendor. Valuable artefacts were bequeathed by the Marquess of the British Nation for all to see.

The exhibits are stored in the Wallace family mansion, built in the 18th century. An impressive collection of works of art is exhibited in 25 rooms among luxurious interiors that embody the aristocratic residence of the Victorian era. The preserved cozy atmosphere makes visiting the museum akin to coming to visit Sir Wallace personally.

Tourists can get aesthetic pleasure from admiring a large number of various paintings written the greatest masters of his time. These are the creations of Rembrandt, Rubens, Titian, van Dyck, Canaletto, Boucher and many other artists. Attention is drawn to samples of carved furniture related to XVII century, as well as golden caskets, beautiful sculptures and porcelain items. Receives guests daily from 10:00 to 17:00. Free admission.

Harry Potter Museum

True fans of the legendary story of the young wizard Harry Potter will be very interested in visiting the museum of the same name, located near London. This is a whole complex consisting of huge pavilions with stunning scenery, various buildings and props. Hundreds of detailed locations, costumes of heroes, recognizable artifacts immerse tourists in wonderful world fairy tales and adventures.

Cinema City is home to the latest productions of the iconic Harry Potter films. Museum guests will discover the secrets of creating spectacular scenes with special effects. Tourists can expect Hogwarts study halls, Dumbledore's office, the famous platform 9 ¾, Diagon Alley and many other familiar places from the franchise.

Tickets can only be purchased on the museum's official website. Their cost for adults is 43 pounds sterling, for children from 5 to 15 years old - 35 pounds. The Harry Potter Museum welcomes its guests every day from 8:30 (Saturday, Sunday) and from 9:30 (Monday-Friday) to 22:00.

Geoffrey Museum

The Jeffrey Museum is located in an old two-story building of the former almshouse of the 18th century, where guests of the British capital can get acquainted with the history of the development of English domestic life. The exhibition reflects the changes in the housing arrangement of the middle class in London. The collection clearly demonstrates how people's taste preferences about the comfort, style and design of their apartments were formed. In eleven small halls, residential apartments of different time periods are recreated, from 1600 to the present day.

Particular attention is paid to furniture and arts and crafts. The walls and ceilings are decorated with original patterned ornaments, drawings, oak panels or wallpaper. Visitors will see carved chairs, tables and cabinets, as well as fireplaces, textile samples, crockery, vases, candlesticks, boxes and other interior accessories.

Doors are open from Tuesday to Sunday. Opening hours: 10:00 - 17:00. Free admission. Touching the exhibits is strictly prohibited. There is a picturesque garden around, where tourists can walk along the green lawn under the crowns of trees.

Imperial War Museum

The majestic building with a massive dome and an Ionic portico-entrance houses numerous military exhibits. It is noteworthy that until 1936 the historic building belonged to the Royal Psychiatric Hospital. The collection is dedicated to the military conflicts of the 20th century, in which the army of the British Empire took part. Around the complex there is a well-groomed park. A giant model of a double-barreled artillery gun was installed on its territory. Here you can also see the monument to Soviet soldiers who fell in World War II.

Exhibition pavilions are filled with tanks, aircraft, ballistic missiles, lightly armored vehicles and various types of weapons. Among the copies are English, Russian and German weapons. Skillfully created trenches with trenches, dugouts with barbed wire and command posts involuntarily transport visitors to the complex into the harsh reality of wartime. The exhibits of MI-6 intelligence, personal belongings of soldiers, unique archival documents and photographs deserve special attention.
Receives its guests daily from 10:00 to 18:00. Free admission.

It is impossible to pass by the informative, interactive and free local history museum of London. The institution invites its guests to follow the rich history of one of the largest European capitals in chronological order. The exposition covers time periods from the Stone Age to the present day. Tourists can visit the institution every day from 10:00 to 18:00.

The fund impresses with its diversity. Here are numerous artifacts of archaeological excavations, including stone axes, axes, spears, swords, arrows, jewelry, personal belongings of Roman legionnaires, skulls primitive people and much more. Of interest is the collection of classic dresses, costumes, photographs, paintings, dishes, toys, as well as household items. The jewel of the collection is the gilded carriage of one of the venerable lords of Britain, made in 1757.

The halls recreate the quarters of old London with shops, workshops, bank branches, bakeries, taverns, hairdressers and ateliers. Visitors will learn how once the townspeople baked bread, processed metal, sewed clothes and used ancient instruments. Impressive LED screens show videos from the history of the city.

Science Museum

It is an entertaining and fascinating place that attracts the attention of a huge number of tourists. The galleries of the five-story building house more than 300,000 exhibits. All of them belong to the highest achievements of the human mind. An impressive collection is devoted to scientific activities in the field of space, technology, medicine, chemistry and industry. Genuine interest among the audience is caused by unique steam engines, engines, aircraft, computers, rare cars, space equipment, rockets, various mechanisms, household appliances and other inventions.

Layouts are made in life size. The museum presents interactive exhibits that clearly demonstrate how a particular device looks like from the inside. A separate room is filled with medical instruments of labor of doctors of the past centuries. Here you can also get acquainted with modern methods of diagnosis and treatment of various diseases.

Tourists will be curious to study some physical phenomena with the help of simple experiments, as well as to explore the possibilities of the human body and sense organs. Innovative technologies virtual reality offer visitors to feel like an astronaut, travel through the expanses of the universe and visit the space station.

Open daily from 10:00 to 18:00. Entrance to the complex is free. Voluntary donations are welcome.

Horror Museum

The London Dungeon, which means "London Dungeon", is an original combination of a museum, a quest and theatrical performance. The popular attraction is designed to immerse non-nervous tourists into the gloomy atmosphere of medieval torture, bloody crimes and criminal events from the history of the British capital. Impressions from what is happening are enhanced by special effects, soundtracks, fetid odors, excellent scenery and actors dressed in historical costumes.

Visitors will become unwitting participants in a comic and sometimes creepy performance. In the labyrinths of the dungeon, in dim light, you will find executioners with axes, leprous victims of the plague, wandering dead, serial killers and maniacs. Each of them will be able to greatly tickle the nerves of tourists. The audience will see corpses with their throats cut and their intestines released. Numerous devices for committing torture are catching up with fear.

Guests will have the opportunity to wander through the fire-torn neighborhoods and tunnels, visit Sweeney Todd's hairdresser, hide from Jack the Ripper, go on a decrepit boat in complete darkness to the scaffold. Tourists will be sentenced to death by hanging, which will end with a sharp fall into a special mine. No one will suffer, but everyone will remain under a strong impression.

"London Dungeon" welcomes its guests every day from 10:00 to 16:00 (on weekdays) and until 18:00 (Saturday, Sunday). Ticket price online through the museum's official website is 21 pounds.

Wellington Museum

Next to the famous Hyde Park in London rises a classic mansion, decorated with a Corinthian portico and lined with limestone. In this building lived the victorious battle of Waterloo, the duke and the great commander - Arthur Wellington. He became famous not only for his military courage, but also for collecting masterpieces of art.

Today, the luxurious halls of the mansion house a museum. Valuable art trophy canvases captured by Wellington during military campaigns against the French are exhibited here. The primordial aristocratic interior of the premises gives a special entourage for enjoying the works of painting. The exposition is filled with works by such masters as Rubens, Velasquez, van Dyck, Caravaggio, Goya, Murillo and many other artists. In addition to the art gallery, visitors to the museum will see exquisite furniture, as well as a collection of porcelain, silver, weapons and orders.

At the entrance, tourists are greeted by a three-meter statue of Napoleon, made famous sculptor Antonio Canova. The Emperor is represented in the guise of Mars the Peacemaker. The statue symbolizes the defeated enemy Arthur Wellington and reminds everyone of the merits of the British commander. Open Wednesday to Sunday at summer season(11:00-17:00) and from Saturday to Sunday during the winter season (10:00-16:00). The price of an adult ticket is 10 British pounds.

Klink Prison Museum

For thrill-seekers, the former Clink prison opens its gloomy doors, located near the banks of the Thames. In the surviving basements housed a thematic museum. This terrifying place inspired fear in the inhabitants of London from the 12th century to 1780. Today, tourists flock here every day to tickle their nerves.

The founder of the prison was the Bishop of Winchester, who was distinguished by his cruelty towards prisoners. Debtors, brawlers, drunkards, heretics, thieves, harlots, as well as innocent people were sent to jail. The jailers extorted money from the arrested for food, candles and bedding.

The atmosphere of the cells of a medieval prison is recreated as authentically as possible. Visitors can see numerous instruments of torture, the principle of which makes the blood run cold. Wax figures of convicts and audio recordings of heartbreaking moans add to the eerie experience. Prison "Clink" receives its guests daily. From July to September it is open from 10:00 to 21:00. In the period October-June, viewing the exposition is limited until 18:00. Ticket price - 7.5 £.

Bank of England Museum

The Bank of England Museum is housed in a classic 18th-century building with columns, a portico and sculptures on its façade. The exposition of the institution reflects the history of the formation of the financial system of the state. Unique banknotes, royal coins, gold bars, original engravings, sculptures, IOUs and various documents are on display.

The museum fund has rare muskets and lances used in the old days by guards to protect the bank. Among the exhibits you can see various items furniture. Noteworthy is a large iron chest that served as a safe. Of interest is the reconstruction of an old office building with wax figures dressed in historical attire. Available for visiting on weekdays from 10:00 to 17:00. Free admission.

Churchill Museum

Near St. James Park, under the Treasury building, there is a unique place - Winston Churchill's underground bunker. Here, at a depth of about five meters, during the German bombardment, an outstanding British statesman held a cabinet meeting and gave orders to the army. Since 1984, the bunker has been a museum, where Churchill's personal belongings and a considerable number of interesting exhibits are on display.

The interiors of the Prime Minister's headquarters have a rather ascetic and practical look, corresponding to wartime conditions. Massive steel blocks under the ceiling protected the shelter from shells. Tourists will see not only Churchill's office and apartments, but also working rooms for members of the government, signalmen, typists and various personnel. The premises are crowded desks, chairs, beds and other attributes. In some rooms, wax mannequins mimic activity quite convincingly.

The collection showcases authentic documents, maps, telephones and clothing items used by Winston Churchill. Famous attributes are of interest: a box of smoking cigars, a cane, a top hat and a "butterfly" with polka dots. A notable exhibit of the complex is an interactive fifteen-meter table. Its sensory surface reflects information about all the details of the life of the great Briton. Open every day from 9:30 to 18:00.

Tea and Coffee Museum

The capital of Great Britain invites its guests to visit the tea and coffee museum. Tourists are given the opportunity to thoroughly get acquainted with the history and culture of consumption of these fragrant and favorite drinks of millions of people. The exposition consists of an impressive collection of priceless attributes related to the tea and coffee ceremony. In the halls you can see Chinese porcelain dishes, Japanese bowls, miniature cups, whisks for whisking tea leaves, sets painted with colorful ornaments, Russian meter-long samovars and much more.

The walls are decorated with picturesque engravings and paintings depicting scenes from the ritual of tea drinking. Teapots are a special delight. various forms, sizes and models. They are represented as dragons, lions, cars, mailboxes, policemen, locomotives and pieces of furniture. Open every day from 10:00 to 18:00. The ticket price is £4.

Pollock Toy Museum

Offers tourists to plunge into the magical and carefree world of a good childhood. This place has prepared for its viewers a lot of wonderful impressions and pleasant surprises. Small rooms connected by spiral staircases are filled with charming dolls, designers, soldiers, puppets, cars, airplanes and all kinds of mechanical knick-knacks.

The museum is named after the famous master of toys and theatrical scenery of the Victorian era - Benjamin Pollock. Most of the exhibits are unique historical specimens. The exposition has wax, porcelain, plastic, wooden, fabric and even paper toys. Some dolls "live" in their amazing houses. Their miniature apartments are furnished with furniture and utensils. A separate showcase is dedicated to teddy bears, nesting dolls, as well as Dymkovo and carved Bogorodsk toys.

The toy exhibition can be visited on any day except Sunday. Works from 10:00 to 17:00. Admission ticket Adults £5, children £2.

Museum of Childhood

The exhibits will certainly bring a lot of joyful emotions to adults and young travelers. In the huge galleries of the two-story pavilion, a collection of various toys from around the world is collected. These are dolls, puppets, soldiers, figurines of famous characters, robots, all kinds of board games, teddy bears, wooden horses, constructors, clockwork trains, cars and many other funny items. The Museum of Childhood is open daily from 10:00 to 17:45. Free admission.

The property of the foundation is the exposition of dollhouses displayed behind the glass showcases of the racks. Many of the models have an open view, allowing viewers to view miniature furniture, tiny crockery and appreciate the detailed interiors of miniature apartments. It is impossible to pass by exquisite toy porcelain sets. The diameter of cups and plates does not exceed five centimeters. The doll's tableware is covered with floral ornaments and colorful patterns.

Noteworthy items of children's clothing for boys and girls. Presented dresses and costumes XVIII - 19th century. Rare wooden, ceramic and wax cute dolls amaze visitors with luxurious outfits, hand-embroidered a century ago. Delight is caused by mechanical toys - running trains, dancing ballerinas, walking robots and moving figurines.

Sir John Soane Museum

It attracts tourists with an abundance of unique works of art. The apartments of the studio house where J. Soane lived and worked are literally cluttered with antiques. Here you can see fragments of architectural landmarks, antique marble and plaster frescoes, archaeological artifacts, sculptures, minerals, vases, pictorial engravings and much more.

The art collection contains rare paintings by Piranesi, Hogarth and Canaletto. The walls of the picture room are screens that rise up with the help of hinges, revealing new images. Thus, hundreds of paintings were placed in a small room. The main part of the manic collector's exposition was brought from Italy, Egypt and Greece. The exhibits are exhibited randomly in relation to the chronological sequence and cultures of civilizations of different eras.

Convex mirrors and colored window panes create an incredible atmosphere. Accepts guests from Wednesday to Sunday. Opening hours: 10:00-17:00. Visiting the exposition is free.

Whitechapel Gallery

In the mysterious London district of Whitechapel, where Jack the Ripper committed murders hundreds of years ago, there is an art gallery of avant-garde art and abstract expressionism. The museum was founded in 1901 and became one of the first public institutions funded by the state. The gallery gained wide popularity thanks to the exhibition of paintings by Pablo Picasso, Mark Rothko, Frida Kahlo, Jackson Pollock, Robert Crumb and other contemporary masters.

To date exhibition halls galleries exhibit outrageous and surreal sculptures, paintings and photographs. Of interest are unexpected and provocative performances that reflect the pressing social problems in society. The Whitechapel Gallery is open from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm every day except Monday. Free admission.

Jack the Ripper Museum

Among the old architectural ensemble The Victorian-era area of ​​Whitechapel houses the Jack the Ripper Museum. In 1888, a mysterious serial killer terrified the locals in a not-so-prosperous area of ​​London. Jack's victims were women of easy virtue, whom he ruthlessly cut, leaving no living space on the body.

This museum has become an innovation that has never happened before. The Museum of Modern Design in London was the first dedicated to this field of activity. Its concept was developed by Terence Conran, the head and head of the Kornan group, which developed the main project. The buildings that served as a banana warehouse in the 40s of the XX century, located near the Tower Bridge on the banks of the Thames, were taken as the basis.

Here from the entrance sounds unobtrusive music. More than 300 thousand visitors come here every year. This is a museum of the legend of the 20th century - the famous band The Beatles. The official title is The Beatles Story. It is located on the territory of the Port of Liverpool in the basement of Albert Dock, which is part of an ensemble of administrative buildings, which are themselves recognized as a monument. historical heritage and are under the protection of UNESCO.

It all started with the fact that after the death of Benjamin Pollock, the manufacturer of traditional puppet theaters on cardboard, a lot of clichés for printing them, among which were the very first ones, back in 1830, were sold by his daughters to an antiques dealer.

More recently, this seemingly ordinary an old house on Doughty Street, was little known. In 1923, it was decided to demolish it, however, as it turned out, it was the only remaining house in London, where the great English writer Charles Dickens once lived.

This museum simply could not fail to appear in London - the capital of Great Britain, which was once the "Queen of the Seas". National maritime museum was founded by official decree of the country's parliament in 1934 and opened on April 27, 1937 by King George VI. It is located in Greenwich (a district of London), and is a complex of historical buildings of the 17th century, which are objects of world cultural heritage.

This museum was created by members of the London Film Institute David Francis and Leslie Hardcastle back in 1988, but due to funding difficulties, it stopped its work already in 1999, despite its popularity.

This caused strong dissatisfaction with the London public, and after a long 9 years, the museum was revived already in 2 branches - in the South Bank and in Covent Garden, under the new name - "London Film Museum".

The appearance of the Museum of Natural History, or as it is sometimes called, the Museum of Natural History, in the capital of Great Britain was preceded by the creation in 1759 of the British Museum. It happened after Hans Sloan - famous doctor and naturalist, passed on his huge collections The people of Britain and Parliament decided to open a museum. It was then located in Montague House in Bloomsbury - one of the districts of London.

The world of magic and fairy tales - this is how you can call this unique museum. Yes, in fact, this is not a museum at all, but a colorful show, a journey into a fairy tale, into Magic world Harry Potter. And all this magic was made possible by the creator of the Harry Potter saga so beloved by everyone, the Warner Bros. Concern, by re-equipping one of its Leavesden Studios, which is located 30 km from London in the town of Watford.

In the UK, in London, in 1980, a public museum of the history of urban transport was opened. It is about this museum that we will talk in this article. In 2005, the museum had to be closed for reconstruction, but already in 2007 it began to function as before.

, and many other equally interesting English museums. Visiting any of museums in England you will be satisfied and under a great impression, which will not pass soon.

Of course, not everyone has the opportunity to visit this wonderful country. Therefore, on our website we will try to describe in as much detail as possible. museums in england, provide bright and colorful photos directly from the halls of museums, and, if possible, we will upload videos.

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This gallery opens its doors to visitors completely free of charge. The paintings located in the gallery are located in it according to the historical periods in which they were painted.
The gallery was founded in the twenty-fourth year of the nineteenth century. The first exhibits were thirty-eight canvases, which patrons purchased from Angerstein. As a museum, the gallery opened its doors in the thirty-ninth year of the nineteenth century.

Many people and organizations took part in filling the gallery. Beginning with public institutions ending ordinary people who had the opportunity to make such an expensive gift as an object of fine art.

The museum was originally located on Pall Mall. As its popularity grew, it became inconvenient to have visitors in this building, so the decision was made to move the gallery to the north side of Trafalgar Square.
The new building was built in the thirty-eighth year. It was built according to the idea of ​​a famous architect named Wilkins.

It is the largest historical and archaeological gallery in the world. The museum building itself has archaeological and historical value.

The museum was founded in the fifty-third year of the eighteenth century. The first exhibits were provided by Hans Sloan, an English physician and naturalist. In addition, Count Robert Harley and antiquarian Robert Cotton took part in the opening of the museum. The latter also took part in the founding of the British Library, replenishing its collection with his books.
From the very beginning, the museum was located in Montagu House. This building of aristocratic origin and to this day is located in an area called Bloomsbury. The museum opened its doors to visitors in the fifty-ninth year of the eighteenth century.

Many exhibits ended up in the museum due to the government's decision to buy them from private holders and send them to this institution, other exhibits were sent to the museum immediately from the excavations.

This museum is considered the best in Europe in terms of the number of exhibits of arts and crafts. If we compare it with other museums in the world, this building ranks fourteenth in terms of attendance.

The area of ​​this institution is huge: five tens of thousands of square meters. The exhibits of the museum tell about five thousand years of history of human applied art. Here you can find everything: objects used by the ancient Egyptians and the latest inventions of mankind in terms of household use. You can visit this amazing institution absolutely free of charge on any day of the year.

The museum consists of one and a half hundred galleries and four million exhibits. Inside the museum is divided into six levels. This is done to make navigation easier. Each hall is equipped with a touch screen, with which you can find out all the necessary information about the exhibits of this hall.

In fact, it is the largest of its kind. At the moment, within the walls of this museum there are more than seven tens of millions of exhibits. They belong to various branches of science: from botany to zoology.

The museum, in addition to exhibitions, also conducts scientific activities: the works of its representatives are known throughout the world. In addition, a research center operates within the walls of the museum, the main activity of which is to preserve the integrity of the exhibits.
The museum was originally based on the collection of Hans Sloan. This collection was not treated well - the exhibits were sold and were not in the best conditions. This was brought to an end by Richard Owen, who was appointed caretaker in the fifty-sixth year of the nineteenth century.

First of all, he achieved the separation of the Natural History Museum from the British Museum. In addition, he was able to convince the authorities to provide the museum with a separate building. If we talk about documents, the Museum of Natural History became an independent unit only in the early nineties of the twentieth century, however, the collections moved to a new building already in the sixty-third year.

This establishment is one of the most popular attractions in the city. The very appearance of this city is due to a thermal spring gushing out of the ground.

The first data institutions belonged to the Celts. This people decided that the healing power of these waters comes from the gods, so they dedicated these buildings to them. The Romans believed that this place is associated with the goddess Athena and built baths that are popular to this day.

The construction of these structures took three hundred years. The building built by the Romans was destroyed by time, however, people built new institutions in its place.

This museum appeared when two others merged: the Royal and Antiquities. Their collections were divided into themes and combined with each other.

Now the visitor can see various finds made by archaeologists. One of the famous exhibits is a stuffed sheep Dolly. This animal is famous for its origin. She was born thanks to cloning, which occurred in the nineties of the twentieth century.

This museum includes various halls that were dedicated to people or even eras. For example, Elton John.

It is a bunker that served as the headquarters of the military company of Great Britain during the Second World War. It was discovered by Margaret Thatcher in the eighty-ninth year of the twentieth century. It is located under the Palace of Westminster in London.

The structure consists of several armored rooms, which are connected by thick walls and secret passages. The contents of these rooms were a military secret, so access to them was closed even to government officials.

Like many museums in London, it is the largest of its kind. Every year this institution receives more than half a million visitors. The area of ​​this museum is huge - more than eight hectares.

The exhibits of this museum tell about the history of railway vehicles. The collection includes several hundred locomotives and wagons, which in the past worked on railway in different periods.

It is the most famous of the young museums of this country. The exposition of this institution is completely dedicated to the Titanic liner, which tragically died. On the centenary of this sad event, this museum was opened.

This museum is located in Glasgow, in the park of the same name. The construction of the gallery began in the ninety-second year of the nineteenth century. As conceived by the architects Simpson and Allen, the building had to correspond to the Baroque style.

I am fond of hiking and traveling, photography and video filming.

I have been hiking since childhood. The whole family went and went - sometimes to the sea, then to the river, to the lake, to the forest. There was a time when we spent a whole month in the forest. They lived in tents and cooked over a fire. Perhaps that is why even now I am drawn to the forest and, in general, to nature.
I travel regularly. Approximately three trips per year for 10-15 days and many 2 and 3 day hikes.