| What is it about man that thrives on nostalgia? | | | | For those interested in science, the Science |
| We are all driven by the past - remembering how | | | | Museum and the Natural History Museum are a |
| things were, hoping that we can all make changes | | | | must. Those interested in art and design, would |
| for the better. History is what made us all as we | | | | be delighted with London`s Museum of |
| are today, and maybe that is why we cannot let | | | | International and Contemporary Design. For more |
| go of it. | | | | historical art and design, then the Victoria and |
| We are all fascinated with our roots, and even | | | | Albert Museum would be more to your taste. |
| more fascinated with how generations before us | | | | People interested in transport would love London`s |
| coped with life. Luckily there are many reminders | | | | Transport Museum, and there is even a Museum |
| carefully preserved in our museums. There are | | | | of Garden History for avid gardeners. Nurses |
| museums on practically every aspect of life, and | | | | would be amazed at the Florence Nightingale |
| the vast majority can be found in London. | | | | Museum, and Arsenal supporters could visit |
| The British Museum holds a massive collection of | | | | Arsenal Football Club Museum. There is even a |
| world art and artefacts, while the Tate Museum | | | | Bank of England Museum. |
| Art Gallery has the largest collection of British art | | | | The list of museums in London is endless, but |
| dating back to 1500, and a collection of | | | | they provide much education and understanding |
| international modern art. Modern artists can learn | | | | and are well worth visiting. When visiting London, it |
| a lot by visiting them. | | | | would be wise to make a list of your interests |
| There are still many people who survived the | | | | and visit them all, making your visit truly |
| Second World War, and we never tire listening to | | | | memorable. |
| their experiences. To feed our appetite, The | | | | It may be impossible to get round them all in one |
| Churchill Museum and Cabinet War Rooms will | | | | day, but fortunately there are many budget |
| bring to life all the experiences that have been | | | | hotels close at hand. These offer good service |
| related to us. If we want to go back even | | | | and excellent value for money. After spending a |
| further, then the Imperial War Museum is a | | | | comfortable night, you will be fresh and revived |
| national museum of war and wartime life since | | | | and ready to continue wallowing in nostalgia. |
| the First World War. | | | | |