Imperial War Museum In London
IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM
The Imperial War Museum of London is situated on Lambeth road SE1, London. The museum was established in the year 1917, and has over 700,000 visitors each year. As with all national museums in England today, this museum is free to the public. However on some occasions, when special exhibitions are taking place, a small donation may be asked.
The museum has a wide collection of military vehicles and weapons. As well as vast library and extensive war memorabilia, that dates back several centuries. The museum`s photographic display is especially important, and covers many conflicts fought during the British Empire, and later.
The museum also holds, one of the countries best archives related to sound and radio programmes. The museum sites today in Lambeth, is not its first home. Originally the museum was situated in what is today the Imperial College. For a short period of time, it was moved to south east London, at Sydenham Hill.
In 1917 the museum was officially founded, to commemorate those who died from the First World War. The museum stayed here until 1930, when fire swept through the building, completely destroying it. A new site was finally found in Lambeth Road, which had previously been the psychiatric hospital, known as Bedlam.
In 1939 the museum opened again, displaying pictures of the new conflict in World War 2. It was decided in 1953, that the museum would include memorabilia from all modern British conflicts.
If you are thinking of visiting the Imperial War Museum, then visiting is open Monday till Saturday, with free entry for all. Those arriving by tube or train should use stations at Lambeth North, Waterloo, Southwark and Elephant and Castle.
When you are next planning a trip to London, the please consider a visit to the Imperial War Museum London.
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