6/30/08

Museum of London

If you’re interested in London’s history then this is the place to visit. The museum has seven permanent galleries displaying just some of the amazing wealth of material in their collections. You can learn about London from the days when the whole population would fit on one double decker bus! Make sure you see the Lord Mayor’s Coach, which was built in 1757 and is still used every year for the Lord Mayor’s Show. Museum of London consist of:

* Museum of London Visitor Information

* Museum of London Photo Gallery

* Museum of London: Medieval London AD410-1558 Photo Gallery

6/17/08

London Zoo

London Zoo is home to over 600 species of animals, and is part of a worldwide conservation and education charity. Over 100 of the animals at the zoo are in danger of extinction. A.A. Milne was inspired by a black bear called Winnie at London zoo, to write Winnie the Pooh. Many of the animal’s enclosures have been designed by famous architects including Lord Snowden.