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London Travel - by Jill Browne

British Museum - A Favourite London Place To See

April 12th 2008 16:16
The Brits have collected beautiful, famous, interesting, historic and occasionally bizarre items from all over the world. Many of them can be seen at the British Museum.

Entrance to the British Museum, by Steff. Posted on Wikimedia Commons and used by permission of GNU Free Documentation License 1.2.
Entrance to the British Museum, by Steff. Used under GNU F.D. License. Thanks to Steff for sharing this photo!



Where

Great Russell Street in Bloomsbury, close to Russell Square. For walkers, it is an interesting stroll from Trafalgar Square, but if you are pressed for time, take the tube or bus.

Tube

Closest is Russell Square on the PIccadilly Line.
Next nearest is Tottenham Court Road on the Northern and Central Lines.

There are street signs pointing the way to the Museum.

London A to Z Reference E6 142.

Main Attractions

Where to begin! The British Museum has something for everyone. My personal favourites are the somewhat contested Parthenon Marbles / Elgin Marbles. The Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, and the Portland Vase are well-loved highlights.

The Museum offers guided tours, audio guides, guide books - anything to make a short or lengthy visit worthwhile.


Food, Drink, Restrooms & Shop

The renovated Great Court has casual self-serve food and restrooms.

Shops stock souvenirs and a wide selection of books ranging from popular to scholarly.

Admission is free, donations are welcome.

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Comment by Tracy

April 13th 2008 00:40
Such a fantastic place!

Comment by katyzzz

April 13th 2008 01:11
Hello Jill, I thought I'd stand in for fobzy, he's on his way to London right now, he's getting his own site, you know, which is a great relief to the two of us.

He'll probably emerge again soon, seeing what he can pinch from your site, not to worry tho, he always bungles things so you've nothing much to worry about and it does help the votes, you know.

katyzzz

Comment by Anonymous

April 13th 2008 03:56
thanks both for stopping by.

Katy, you are always welcome in your own right, not just as the Fobster's stand in.

I try my hardest to give him top paying keyword suggestions, it's the least I can do for such a distinguished gent. I wonder if he needs a mesothelioma attorney? Hope not!

Cheers

jill

Comment by Jill Browne

April 13th 2008 03:57

Comment by Lilla

April 13th 2008 08:24
Hi Jill,

Many memories ... this is one of my favourite places ina ll the world ... looking forward to taking my children there one day soon, for some more memories.

Lucky you to have it in your 'back yard.'

LIlla ...

Comment by Jill Browne

April 13th 2008 13:48
Thanks Lilla, I hope you get to explore the British Museum again with your kids.

It's not in my back yard anymore (alas) but always on my list of places to visit whenever I get back to London. So much to see!

Thanks for posting - jill

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