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Victoria and Albert Museum, London, UK Fri, 30th July 2010 - Sun, 26th September 2010 From £6.00*The spectacular wardrobe of Grace Kelly will be on display at the V&A. Tracing the evolution of her style from her days as one of Hollywoods most popular actresses in the 1950s and as Princess Grace of Monaco, the display will present over 50 of Grace Kelly's outfits together with hats, jewellery and the original Hermès Kelly bag. Dresses from her films, including High Society, will be shown as well as the gown she wore to accept her Oscar award in 1955. These will be accompanied by film clips and posters, photographs and her Oscar statuette. The display will also include the lace ensemble worn by Grace Kelly for her civil marriage ceremony to Prince Rainier in 1956 and 35 haute couture gowns from the 1960s and 70s by her favourite couturiers Dior, Balenciaga, Givenchy, and Yves St Laurent....
Horniman Museum, London, UK Thu, 29th July 2010 - Sun, 5th September 2010 From £5.00*Cyclops, unicorn, yeti, dragon, the chimera… are these creatures real or imagined? Take a journey into the strange world of Myths and Monsters and unravel the truth behind universal legends and myths. Discover the origin of the Cyclops, the links between dragons and the dinosaurs, and why the yeti is the monster most likely to be real. Featuring a captivating mix of animatronics, specimens and photography, this celebrated blockbuster show explores some of our best-known ancient myths and the possible scientific explanations behind them.
London Pavilion, London, UK Thu, 29th July 2010 - Fri, 31st December 2010 From £21.90*Situated in the heart of the West End at 1 Piccadilly Circus, the attraction will feature over 500 authentic, original and unbelievable exhibits, from a four-metre long model of Tower Bridge made out of matchsticks and an upside-down tea party to the worlds tallest man and a Mini Cooper encrusted with 1,000,000 Swarovski crystals. Ripley's Believe It or Not! presents a unique mixture of entertainment, education and fun for the entire family - appealing to anyone with a basic sense of curiosity. Where Truth is Stranger than Fiction! You can get a ticket for entrance only or Entrance & Mirror Maze. Times: Daily at 10am - last entry at 10.30pm (closes at midnight) Opening hours during Christmas and New Year`s Eve: 24th December: 10am 10pm (last admission: 8:30pm) 25th-26th December: 10am 8pm (last admission: 6:30pm) 31st December : 10am 10pm (last admission: 8:30pm) 1st January: 10am 8pm (last admission: 6:30pm) Please exchange at admission point. Opens at 10am, last entry is at 10.30pm and the museum closes at midnight. This ticket is valid any day up to 31st Dec. Children under 4 is free....
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, London, UK Mon, 9th August 2010 - Sun, 3rd October 2010 From £10.50*Shakespeare's Globe Exhibition is the world's largest exhibition devoted to Shakespeare and the London in which he lived and worked. Housed beneath the reconstructed Globe Theatre on London's Bankside, the exhibition explores the remarkable story of the Globe, and brings Shakespeare's world to life using a range of interactive displays and live demonstrations. Visit the exciting and often dangerous world of Elizabethan London where in 1599, Bankside was the entertainment center of the capital packed with gambling dens, brothels, bear-baiting pits and theaters. Ordinary people flocked to see Shakespeare's plays and they laughed, cried, shouted abuse at the actors, ate and drank during the performances. As a visitor to the Exhibition you'll discover how shows were produced in the theaters of Shakespeare's time, from writing and rehearsals to music, dance and performance. Learn about the traditional crafts and techniques used during the process of rebuilding the Globe and find out how special effects were produced in Shakespeare's time - from thunder and lightning to flying on stage and realistic blood and gore. Listen to recordings from some of the most Shakespearean performances ever or join the cast and add your own voice to a scene recorded by Globe actors. Create your own Shakespearean phrases in the word jungle, watch a sword-fighting display and browse the costume collection, where you can find out about the extraordinary methods used in creating clothes 400 years ago. A visit to the Exhibition includes a guided tour of Shakes...
St Paul's Cathedral, London, UK Mon, 2nd August 2010 - Fri, 31st December 2010 From £12.00*Book your admission tickets in advance and save 50p per adult admission. Advance tickets only £12 compared to £12.50 door price. St Paul's with its world-famous dome is an iconic feature of the London skyline, but there is so much more to Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece than its impressive façade. The interior of the soaring dome, the glittering mosaics, the intricate stone carving and the breathtaking view down the nave towards the quire are just a few of the reasons why a visit to St Paul's is a must. St Paul's has been a spiritual focus for the nation since its first service in 1697 and many important events have taken place within its walls, from the state funerals of Lord Nelson, the Duke of Wellington and Sir Winston Churchill to the wedding of the HRH The Prince of Wales to Lady Diana Spencer and the Thanksgiving for Her Majesty The Queen's Golden Jubilee. The Cathedral is also where national services of reconciliation and remembrance are often held, most recently the Asian Tsunami Memorial Service and the Service of Remembrance: London 2005. With its historic £40 million restoration programme now nearing completion, there has never been a better time to visit St Paul's. For the first time in its 300-year history, the Cathedral has been comprehensively cleaned and repaired inside and out and the results are simply breathtaking. The West Front, once blackened and damaged, now rises majestically at the top of Ludgate Hill and details previously hidden stand out crisp and proud. The interior has been transformed by ...
The Household Cavalry Museum, London, UK Fri, 30th July 2010 - Fri, 31st December 2010 From £6.00*The Household Cavalry Museum is a living museum about real people doing a real job in a real place. You can see troopers working with horses in the original 18th century stables and hear first hand accounts of their rigorous and demanding training. The experience comes alive with compelling personal stories, interactive displays and stunning rare objects – many on public display for the first time. Historic setting The Household Cavalry Museum sits within Horse Guards in Whitehall, central London, one of the city’s most historic buildings. Dating from 1750, it is still the headquarters of the Household Division, in which the Household Cavalry has performed the Queen’s Life Guard in a daily ceremony that has remained broadly unchanged for over 350 years. The Household Cavalry The Household Cavalry was formed in 1661 under the direct order of King Charles II and now consists of the two senior regiments of the British Army – The Life Guards and the Blues and Royals. We have two roles: as a mounted regiment (on horseback), we guard Her Majesty The Queen on ceremonial occasions in London and across the UK and are a key part of the Royal pageantry; as an operational regiment we serve around the world in armoured fighting vehicles. We currently have units deployed on active service in Iraq and Afghanistan. Our fighting capacity is matched by our strategic role in international peace keeping and humanitarian operations. Our Collections Over the centuries we have amassed an outstanding collection of rare and unique treasures fro...
Victoria and Albert Museum, London, UK - From £61.00*Annual Membership £61 (Concessions £56) per year There has never been a better time to become a member of the V&A, the world's greatest museum of art and design. Members enjoy a range of benefits including... • Unlimited free entry to all V&A exhibitions, no need to pre-book or queue • Members' previews of new galleries and major V&A exhibitions • The ground-breaking V&A magazine • Use of an exclusive Members' Room • A varied programme of exciting events • Members also support the purchase of acquisitions, creation of exhibitions and special projects, and the development of research and ideas through scholarships. Contributing Member £250 per year An enhanced membership which enables the V&A to acquire a particular artwork for the collection. All the benefits of individual membership plus a free guest pass to the V&A exhibitions and Members' previews and exclusive Contributing Members' events. Student Member £30 per year All the benefits of individual membership at a special low price, for full-time students only. Student membership also makes an ideal gift. Family Memberships £91 per year • 1 member, 1 adult (spouse) and 2 children aged under 18 years Over 60 Family Memberships £86 per year • 1 member (must be over 60), 1 adult (spouse) and 2 children aged under 18 years Memberships + Guest Add £15 to the cost of any membership to bring a guest free of charge to V&A exhibitions and Members' previews. Notes • Concessions are valid for over 60s • All levels of memberships are avai...
The Queen's Gallery, London, UK Mon, 9th August 2010 - Sun, 31st October 2010 From £8.75*This major exhibition is the first ever to focus on Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's shared enthusiasm for art. Bringing together over 400 items from the Royal Collection, it celebrates the royal couple's mutual delight in collecting and displaying works of art, from the time of their engagement in 1839 to the Prince's untimely death in 1861. The exhibition also challenges the popular image of Victoria - the melancholy widow of 40 years - and reveals her as a passionate and open-minded young woman. TIMES Daily 10am - 5.30pm (last entry 4.30pm) Images: Royal Collection © 2010 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II...
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