July 2008
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Westminster
vcode 19 Jul 2008 | : Attractive Places, London
Westminster
Westminster is an area of Central London, United Kingdom, within the City of Westminster. It is the location of the Palace of Westminster which houses the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
The historic core of Westminster is the former Thorney Island on which Westminster Abbey was built. The Abbey became the traditional venue of the coronation of the kings of England. The nearby Palace of Westminster came to be the principal royal residence after the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, and later housed the developing Parliament and law courts of England
London Wax Museum
vcode 18 Jul 2008 | : Attractive Places, London
London Wax Museum
Madame Tussauds is the most famous name associated with wax museums. In 1835 Madame Tussaud (Marie Grosholz ) established her first permanent exhibition in London’s Baker Street.
There are also Madame Tussauds in Dam Square, Amsterdam; Hong Kong; Shanghai; and two locations in the United States:
History
In 1761 Marie Grosholz, later known as Madame Tussaud, is born in Strasbourg.
She marries François Tussaud, an engineer in 1795. 1850
Madame Tussaud dies
Contact Information
General Enquiries
Madame Tussauds
Marylebone Road
London
tel: +44 (0) 870 999 0046
email: csc@madame-tussauds.com
On the day prices are higher and vary depending on time of visit. £10/12.50 tickets are only available when booked in advance online.
Opening Times
Peak (ie all weekends and all school holidays)
9.00am – 6.00pm
26th May – 3rd June (Half Term)
21st July – 2nd September (Ssummer Holidays)
20th October – 28th October (Half Term)
19th December to end of the year (Christmas Holidays)
Off Peak (ie weekdays, excluding school holidays)
Weekdays: 9.30am – 5.30pm
On the day prices are higher and vary depending on time of visit. £10/12.50 tickets are only available when booked in advance online.
