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13 years ago
As a Gunner, how can I give this anything else other than 5 stars! Nah, this is a great museum and one I recommend to Arsenal fans and football fans alike. read more
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Small lovely museum, funded mainly by donations with lovely staff. Educational and mind opening…read moreexperience. I hope the museum gets the opportunity to expand and have more exhibits. When we came they had an exhibit about menopause. I think more people need to learn about the vagina in general and as a whole and understand what it is like to have one and all the burdens that come along with it and without it in the end.
A soon as I saw the name on the sign outside I HAD to go in. They have a wide variety of products…read moredisplayed from information pamphlets, books and jewellery that looks like ummm well I'm not sure what word Yelp will consider PC or risqué so just read the name of the business and you'll know exactly what I'm messing. You can wear them on your ears with a knitted sweet or on a chain around your neck made of an plastic type material, they had bold showing every size, shape and colour. You can also get t-shirts. The staff stayed behind the desk but they were friendly and greeted everyone that entered. I realised like myself most people seemed to be coming in out of curiosity and don't make any purchases but b they staff took that in stride and continued greeting everyone with the same courteous smile. Kudos to this company for celebrating woman so boldly
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I was here for one of the Christmas fairs in late November, and I have to say, considering they…read morecharge you 5 pounds just for going in, it was quite disppointing. The vendors seemed to specialize only in vintage-looking accessories and baby items, and the food was too scarce to mention. The only potent memory I have is the mulled wine; and that's only because it was quite potent. The house itself is nice, though. It has a very old-fashioned look and feel, and considering all the different events it holds throughout the year, it does hold promise for a memorable experience. If you do go to one of the Christmas fairs, wait until mid-December as there are usually more vendors the later in the month it gets. Do be forewarned: While the gifts you can find here are all handmade and unique, they're also quite limited in their style and only appeal to certain tastes.
Sutton House is a small piece of English heritage in the heart of Homerton. Walking into a building…read moreso antiquated and ornate meant that it would be rude not to ask how long the building had been around for. It's the oldest building in East London was the response I got from one of the staff working in the souvenir shop. No one was able to tell me exactly when it was built, but the tudor beams and furniture was a dead giveaway; having a peek on their site later on in the day also confirmed the period in which this beautiful artwork of a location was made. For anyone who's been to Homerton and noticed that it's awash in ramshackle converted warehouses, convenience stores, scaffolding and old factories, you'll notice how much Sutton House stands out, with its moss covered walls, and creeping vines and serene, distinctly 'stately home' appearance. One thing I couldn't quite get over is how small people must have been in Tudor times. The tables are low, as are the ceilings and the passageways were in some places unforgivingly narrow. If you've eaten a lot post-Christmas, you might want to consider a few sessions at the gym before investigating the place. I'm not sure what you'd do if you were a 7ft basketball player. They have a brilliant programme of events here: I went to a series of talks about Black history writer S.I. Martin (they have a great Black History Month programme here in October), but even for non-history buffs they have plenty to offer, including monthly family days, Halloween ghost tours, Christmas carol concerts and guided tours. It's used by local community groups, which means you can hire it too. Standard Admission: £2.80, child 70p, family £6.30. Groups £2.40
I'm only not ranking it five stars to get under the skin of the die-hards. Yes this is the…read morepenultimate if you're one of those. I'm just here to talk about the venue. ...And what a venue it is. Okay I can see all the die-hards coming back. Yes it's the most amazing stadium ever and etc. They have fire and smoke and guitars and bass during the intros. So obviously. And apparently that happens when they score (not that I would know since it's an ever-elusive occurrence during my visits). It's just me, because I had to get used to an event that's more like a 2-act musical with Intermission. Good luck using the toilet in that 15 minutes, especially if you're trying to grab a drink and a bite while you're out there. I thought "surely I'm in the women's line" but no, we're all out here in line because nobody could live with themselves if they missed the only score of the night while in the loo. Enough of that. The staff are "helpful" as they help you not sit in the wrong seat. This is good because so many people think they're the only smart ones trying to sit down close in *not their seat. This is Britain, people, have some decorum and queue for your proper seat. The match was spectacular. I love nill-zed events. The pitch was immaculate. Don't you think of putting one toe on that perfect turf. The hometown boys were raucous. There can't be too much singing. The away fans were spunky. They also love not seeing their team score. But a fun time will be had by all. Secret tip: leave 2 mins before stoppage time and beat the maddening crowds back to the tube for a happy night back home. Or stay out till all hours celebrating. One day you'll win it all (maybe even this year).
Had a fantastic time going on the tour here. It is self-guided with audio devices. The staff were…read moreall friendly. We got to see so much of the facility including both locker rooms and going down to the pitch level. Great store as well.
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We stumbled into Hackney museum after taking shelter from a particularly nasty rainstorm and what a…read moresurprise it was! It's not huge but is really interesting. It really opened our eyes to the history of our local area and is a very well-curated museum. Highly recommend if you are passing.
A display on Weinberg's Printing Press, a late 1800s Jewish business in Hackney.
Neat exhibit on the changing spaces of Hackney, recreating the famous F. Cooke eel and pie shop.
Recreation of the Hackney Long Boat in the main/entry area.
Great reviews on Yelp guided us to The English Bus for our tour of Stonehenge. I liked the idea of…read morea small group tour. We had a great experience! We easily booked on line a couple months in advance of our trip to Stonehenge, Bath and a Secret Place. I had a few questions, which were answered quickly through email. Instructions and itinerary were provided after we bought we tickets. Additional and helpful information was sent a few day prior to our trip. Noelh, our tour guide, was knowledgable, interesting and fun from the moment he picked us up in London. He provided information beyond the tour stops. He was engaging and had a good understanding of the geology of Stonehenge as well as the historical background. He made well time stops for breaks. We spent about two hours at Stonehenge, two hours at Bath and an hour at the Secret Place. The Secret Place was worth the extra and I highly recommend. Noelh offered a brief and interesting walking tour at each site and left us time to explore on our own. We were allowed to bring snacks on the bus but we didn't need them because we stopped plenty at places for food and drink. Noelh provided water. Bring water and rain gear. There were UBC ports for phone charging on the bus. The bus was very comfortable. Noelh was sensitive to a woman that was having mobility issues and arranged for her to skip part of the walking tour. I enjoyed Stonehenge and the Secret Place immensely, I was glad I saw Bath, but it was too crowded during our visit. Others on the tour really loved Bath. I highly recommend The English Bus tours.
Tommy was awesome! We loved Bath! Go to the places he suggests. The Cotswolds were lovely and we…read moregot to see where "War Horse" was filmed. Stonehenge is incredible. How people got those rocks in those spots aligned with the solstice- it's baffling with their simple tools.
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I am a huge fan of Doc Marten's. I was visiting London from the US, and I had to make the…read morepilgrimage and see this store while I was there. There aren't too many brick & mortar DM stores out there, so it was nice to be able to go in and try them on. The staff were friendly and the music was loud and on point. I walked out with the perfect souvenir of my trip to London - a pair of Adrian loafers from the Made In England collection. These will be my go-to shoes forever! I had a great time here. I would not hesitate to go back and buy some more. Thanks!
This is a must stop when you're in Camden market. The store itself has a great variety of shoes and…read moreexcellent customer service with the staff. But, the highlight of this location is upstairs. Head up and there's a mini museum of a variety of bands that included, of course, their Doc Martens and other memorabilia. It was a fun little find wandering through the shops to come across a little bit of rock history as part of our day. And there's no better souvenir from London than a pair of Docs!
I had a wonderful experience visiting the arsenal stadium. I actually don't much about futbol, but…read moremy boyfriend is a big fan and I was here to support him. I was pleasantly surprised how wonderful the staff was. Everyone's super fun, silly but organized. The museum and tour were both great. It was really cool to see everything during their off season and their gift store was very clean. Jerseys were all organized. Definitely a recommended stop if you're a soccer fan and you're in London.
When in London England stop by your favorite football club. This is another long overdue review…read more About a year ago we went on the Arsenal Stadium tour and it did not disappoint! The tour gave us pretty much all access to areas that on a normal day a fan would not be able to see! It takes you on an audio guided tour through the entire stadium pointing out facts about the stadium and history of the team. It was nice to walk around at your own pace and not feel pressured to keep moving. It was even nicer to be able to see the suites, player's locker room, and most of all be down by the pitch and sit in one of the players seats, but almost more important all of the staff were very friendly and helpful. At the end of the tour it puts you in the Arsenal team store which was very big and had almost any Arsenal item that you may want. So, if you are a Gunners fan and want to have a cool experience to get closer to your team go on the Arsenal Stadium tour.
The player's tunnel.
Pitcher in the locker room.
Some of these older stations are really cool, especially the tiles, and nice curves that make up…read morethe station. For some reason these stations have a lot more charm than the newer ones. Another really cool thing about this station is that the old ticket booth has been retained and it is now an information booth. Oh, and a lot of the major stations have some guy more than happy to help you.
My 'local'. It's tiny, but one of the oldies and goldies, with its own lift and everything. When…read morethey built this station they put in a spiral-shaped escalator - the first (and last) on the underground as it was an almighty health and safety hazard. Its remains are now in the Transport Museum, but I've spent many nerdy minutes on the way into work trying to figure out where they put it, but now think I have it nailed.
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Best tour EVER. If…read moreyou are into music- into London, into Camden, into rock and roll at it's finest DO THIS TOUR!!!! I would safely say it is wheelchair accessible as well. Allison is very knowledgeable and friendly. You will get to go by every venue where almost every band ever started or played. This is in my "must do" list for those who've never been to London before. Yes, along with the Tower of London and a Jack the Ripper Tour. It's that good. It suited my interests more than the museums.
My sister and I were visiting London and as we have a huge love of music we wanted to go on a rock…read moren roll walking tour. However, after a brief search on Google I was dismayed at the price of these tours - approximately £40. As we were staying close to Camden (for the music of course!) I tried another search and soon found the Rock n Roll Camden Walking Tour. I couldn't believe it was only £10! We met Alison outside the Electric Ballroom which is very easy to find. Alison is warm and vivacious with a vast knowledge of Camden and its music scene. We were brought to many pubs and venues and Alison had something fascinating to say about each one. If you're not a fan of walking not to worry, Camden isn't that big and there are plenty of stops! My sister's into punk and ska and I'm an indie rock girl but both our tastes were accommodated as bands and musicians from all genres have lived and played in Camden. The tour is a great insight into the music history of Camden and I'd recommend it to anyone with an interest in alternative music. A really fun hour and a half!
Abhorrent experience with Jealous Gallery in the lead up to their release of David Shrigley's 'Live…read moreEach Day As If It Were Your First'. In advance of the print release, which was being released at the Original Print Fair, Jealous' website, social media channels and newsletter clearly stated; "We are advising all customer to arrive at 4pm and not earlier, since we are trying to avoid any queuing before hand at all cost." I arrived at the venue at 3:00 pm to look around the fair before the 4:00pm release. When I arrived at Somerset House, I was told by staff that there was a queue for the release of 'Live Each Day As If It Were Your First' and that there were already in excess of 125 people in the queue, some of which had been at the venue since 8:00 am. Thus, they were not trying to avoid queuing "at all costs" but instead, organising a queue for those who disregarded their instructions, all of whom where rewarded with a copy of the print. Jealous' communication with their customers is way below par and their ability to coordinate a print release is chaotic. In addition, I spoke with people in the line who'd been queuing for hours in boiling hot sun, with no shade and no offer of a refreshment. They were each issued a wristband but they were not numbered and when it came to purchasing the prints, people lost their position. This behaviour only reflects how other services within the gallery operate and I would truly avoid doing business with this gallery.
At Jealous, there is a limited edition print in black and white with a skinny lady holding out a…read moretray. It is captioned Time to Take Your Medication. I like her pointy little teeth and I laughed and laughed. I really like this gallery. They advertise it as affordable art and I hope it will one day be affordable for me to shop here. Jealous sells limited edition prints from emerging and established artists. The prices range from 250-599 officially but I heard one being advertised for 200 pounds, a picture of a crying monkey. The art here is mostly pop art and is controversial in a delightful way like putting the queen in a gas mask to explain terrorism. You will enjoy looking around here or having a chat with the staff. If you can afford anything other than bare essentials, by industry standards this art is affordable. Cool as well.
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The history contained in this vessel is absolutely voluminous. We went to every room and climbed…read moreinto every crevasse we were allowed and had a blast exploring its rich history. We also enjoyed a wonderful presentation below decks highlighting the ships many important engagements
Absolutely wonderful ship. Lots of things you can touch. Good interactive exhibits. Perfect for…read moresomeone interested in warships/military history and for those with kids who like big ships and touching everything. There's also a nice cafe inside. Everyone is very knowledgeable and friendly. This ship has a fascinating story - don't miss out.
A wonderful museum, easily accessible by train from London…read more It is an historic site from early Bicycle and automobile racing and also aviation history. I knew of it from the writing on Corgi Diecast Cars as a child. There is a wonderful display of important British racing Cars and foreign competitors. Vintage motorcycles and bicycles are also well displayed. A big part of the museum is a display of British aviation history with commercial airliners I knew as a child and especially, an intact Concorde that you can visit. Remember to buy that ticket separately! The volunteers staffing the museum were uniformly cordial and pleasant.
Visited with friend who lives in Wimbledon and was happy to drive us out to Brooklands, about 30…read moremin. We had intended to stay 2 hours, ended up staying 5. The highlights were the Concorde, 2 VC10s, multiple other historically significant civilian planes and also many military aircraft, mainly fighters. The auto section taught me a lot about the early car speed record holders. Many models in the museum are kept in working order. One hanger is reserved for an aircraft manufacturing hands-on exhibit. The docents know a lot; one of them even had worked there in the 1960s back when it was Vickers. The cafetaria food is tasty too.
Favorite museum in London! Very intimate and true to what it was like when the owner and architect…read moreof the home lived there. The home is truly extraordinary in design as well as content. Basically a 19th century dude had a lot of money working as an architect, collected a lot of stuff and put in the right effort to preserve his home and belongings by obtaining "an Act of Parliament in 1833, sponsored by Joseph Hume to bequeath the house and collection to the British Nation to be made into a museum of architecture, now the Sir John Soane's Museum."(according to Wikipedia). From drawings and sculptures to stained glass and catacombs, this place is truly unique and MUST-VISIT in my book. I won't say the ultra special part of the "tour", but definitely hang out in the painting room and listen to the museum attendant talk about all that in there. TIP: I'd sign up for the additional tour to view the upstairs part of the museum (apparently they just opened this year). It's the "apartments" where they slept and got ready for their day. THIS PLACE IS JUST SO COOL!!
I would recommend if you're interested in viewing this collection to schedule a tour, so that you…read moreare given access to the upper rooms as well as avoiding queuing to access the bottom floors only
Outstanding world class science museum. Mostly technology oriented or applied science. It consist…read moreof five floors, with different themes: flight, energy, information age, mathematics, medicine, engineering, technicians, space, etc. Great place to bring the family and lots of hands-on exhibits for the kids as well as the adults. plan to spend a full day there.
Okay, I didn't spend too much time here, but like a lot of London's museums it is free, which I…read morehave to admit is pretty awesome. This, as the name implies, is basically a science museum, and it is where you can find a couple of models of the difference engine created by Charles Babbage (though I'm not sure if they can be used, but apparently even though he never got to build it, it does work). It's pretty cool, and it's a great museum for those, like me, who are science heads.
OMG who would've ever thought that one could actually go inside Buckingham Palace. My wife…read moresurprise me with a VIP tour of the art gallery that's in one of the wings of Buckingham Palace. We arrived at the main gate we're escorted by a golf cart to the gallery, just inside Buckingham Palace. No Charles was not here. I did ask. But it was so much fun to have a VIP pass around my neck and walk on the inner sanctum. What an incredible experience this was. When we came out, I have to admit that I had a little fun of all those people looking through the gates around Buckingham Palace, wondering who we were in the golf cart and giving them the wave. Lol I do it again.
Visited Buckingham palace for one of the first tours of the day. They shuffle you into a large…read moreholding area when it's your ticket time and then send you through a basic security screening. There are no pictures in any of the tour- including in the holding area. This was actually an extra bonus for us as it prevented people stick stopping everywhere and taking pictures of everything and they just walked along with the audio tour and enjoyed the beautiful rooms and history. The tour itself is laid out very well and walks you through many state rooms with loads of historical significance and art. All in we probably were in the actual palace around 1.5 hours. The tour end at the gardens where there is a cafe, gift shop and walking path. We didn't opt for the additional garden tour which seems to have done in a different section but didn't feel as if we missed it. Definitely plan some time in the cafe where you can say you had tea at the palace! The tour is a bit price but felt it was worth it to see such a place of historical significance.
Never forget. With…read moreanti-semitism on the rise and a political climate that that sometimes seems indifferent, it's imperative to understand history. I can think of no better place than IWM London to do just that. Since my previous visit, IWM (Imperial War Museum) has completed their renovation and now features changing exhibits as well as more permanent galleries focusing on WWI, WWII, and the Holocaust. Because the Holocaust Galleries are so extensive and so impactful, I spent hours here and never got to the WWI or WWII galleries on my most recent visit. The slow build of the Holocaust Galleries is haunting, from the ominous beginnings, where open anti-semitism was tolerated and embraced, to the cruel brutality of The Final Solution. If you leave here unmoved or with dry eyes you've not paid attention. The IWM London is but one part of a handful of museums focused on war, and is related to the more centrally located Churchill Rooms. While I found The Churchill Rooms interesting, I found IWM London compelling. Free of charge, IWM London is a world class museum that tells stories that must never be forgotten and even more so at these times. Its permanent galleries take complicated history and present it in a clear and compelling fashion. Even if you think you would be uninterested in a museum dedicated to war I'd argue otherwise.
I'm writing this review a bit late but it must be written. This was one of my must go to sites on…read moremy visit to London. I felt as of a kid going to the toy store as I am sure my wife felt the same as any parent dreading it. The museum is incredibly impressive from the outside and even more so inside. The museum is great for all who have interest in both World Wars. The first floor was full of all sorts of World War One items that I've only seen in books and some that I've never seen before. I was "running" around the museum pointing out and explaining different items to my wife's annoyance but I absolutely loved it (not annoying my wife). The second floor was just as impressive and very humbling. The areas around the war and it's effects on the population were very informative. The Holocaust section was incredibly humbling and sad but important to remember as to prevent such an act from ever happening again. I couldn't recommend a better museum. Looking forward to my next visit.
Begun by the founder of Burroughs-Wellcome, the first company to introduce medicine in pill form,…read morethis marvelous free museum specializes in things related to health and the human body. Or science, medicine, life, and art. Or health, life, and our place in the world. Just looking at those descriptors sort of ensured that there'd be something compelling here and there was. A lot. One floor is given over to the collection itself, which is a quirky assemblage of old medical devices and the like, including old sexual devices. Free guided tours are one way to enjoy this part of the museum though I cop to liking the rest of the place even more. The other floors contain exhibits and art which ranged from interesting to fascinating to heartwarming and inspirational. A couple examples: * Words which, when pressed, would light up the associated internal body parts. It's fair to say I don't know where anything inside my body is except maybe my heart and stomach. Now I do. Or I did, for a moment there. * The origins of a mental health project in Africa, where mental health providers are sparse and grandmas we're trained to fill the gap. The results? Improved mental health in the community and the grandmas. There was just so much neat stuff here and not just in the museum exhibits. The ground floor cafe has very good food (try the eggplant parmesan baked individually in a sweet little French crock) and don't miss the gift shop where you'll likely blow all that you saved by coming to this free museum. I certainly did. I left wanting to return to the Wellcome Collection and that was before I even looked at their web site and saw all of the talks and group activities they regularly offer (Death Cafe anyone? Grief Group?). I wish the Wellcome Collection were in my own community as I'm certain I'd take advantage of much more that they have to offer.
I don't know if I caught the museum on a bad day or what. I walked in and said hello to the staff…read moreperson near the entrance - I was rewarded with a dirty look. I was going to ask for some directions but instead just found myself a map. I checked out the two exhibitions they had open. They both were okay. Being Human was fine, not much to see in the gallery to be honest. The other one, Objects in Stereo, was a clever idea that could have been better. I don't understand the point of looking at photos of objects and storage when one could put those objects on display. Fragile things can be displayed in the right way with the right light and temp/humidity conditions. I was very disappointed to not see more of the permanent collection being used. I work as a museum registrar and I was having trouble understanding the reasoning here. Especially since similar objects were on display upstairs. The reading room was the highlight of the collection. Finally some AMAZING historical, medical related objects and art!
Went here because I wanted to see the royal carriages in person…read more Since I live in the U.S., I've only ever seen them on TV, and even if you live in England and might have seen them in a parade, you most likely only saw them from far away and in passing. At the Royal Mews, you can see all of them all at once, parked, and up close. I was curious about the name "Mews" and it turns out this was where the royal hawks used to be kept as they "mewed" meaning moulted their feathers, a time when they couldn't be used for hunting. The place itself is relatively small. However, they try to inform you as much as possible as to what you're looking at with both signs and a free audio tour. And even if you don't really pay that much attention to all that info, the craftsmanship of the carriages themselves are amazing to look at. In addition, when we went we saw a few horses in the stables, a couple of which were being prepared for the police. We went on a rainy Friday morning in late summer and even though I bought tickets ahead of time to be safe, when we arrived there was no wait and we walked straight in. I also saw a small group of people join a tour with a docent, but even without one, we still enjoyed the tour.
We really enjoyed our visit to The Royal Mews. Getting through ticketing and security is easy. We…read moregot to see two lovely horses and they were remarkable. The tour guides are very thorough and they also have a self guided tour you can take in headset if you wish. Seeing the royal carriages was very special and you get a very good view of them. I especially loved seeing the coronation carriage and Queen Victoria's sled. The staff are friendly and helpful and we enjoyed walking through and seeing the tack room, rising school, and livery worn by the members of staff. This is a wonderful experience if you are visiting London.
Chertsey Museum is a real gem and deserves a higher profile than it gets…read more Run by dedicated and knowledgeable staff the museum is a font of informtion about the local area, particularly interesting, as Chertsey is such an historic town. The exhibits change regularly and they run lots of projects and special days in the school holidays to entertain and inform children and have a really interesting website where you can look up the latest exhibition reports. It is open Tuesday to Friday afternoons and most of Saturday but closed on Sundays and Mondays and entry is free! Although small, the museum can certainly provide an afternoons entertainment.
Completely and utterly boring. Got round the entire thing in two minutes. No interactive stuff…read more Modern stuff completely out of date. Poor exhibitions, presented really shabberly. Nothing updated or change to make things fresh for returning visitors. Extremely small. Childrens part, toys were all broken and missing parts. Very sparse. Felt completely empty. Good job its free, beats standing in the rain I suppose :/