Looking at the Past - Today!

What is it about man that thrives on nostalgia?For those interested in science, the Science
We are all driven by the past - remembering howMuseum and the Natural History Museum are a
things were, hoping that we can all make changesmust. Those interested in art and design, would
for the better. History is what made us all as webe delighted with London`s Museum of
are today, and maybe that is why we cannot letInternational and Contemporary Design. For more
go of it.historical art and design, then the Victoria and
We are all fascinated with our roots, and evenAlbert Museum would be more to your taste.
more fascinated with how generations before usPeople interested in transport would love London`s
coped with life. Luckily there are many remindersTransport Museum, and there is even a Museum
carefully preserved in our museums. There areof Garden History for avid gardeners. Nurses
museums on practically every aspect of life, andwould 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 ofArsenal Football Club Museum. There is even a
world art and artefacts, while the Tate MuseumBank of England Museum.
Art Gallery has the largest collection of British artThe list of museums in London is endless, but
dating back to 1500, and a collection ofthey provide much education and understanding
international modern art. Modern artists can learnand 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 theand visit them all, making your visit truly
Second World War, and we never tire listening tomemorable.
their experiences. To feed our appetite, TheIt may be impossible to get round them all in one
Churchill Museum and Cabinet War Rooms willday, but fortunately there are many budget
bring to life all the experiences that have beenhotels close at hand. These offer good service
related to us. If we want to go back evenand excellent value for money. After spending a
further, then the Imperial War Museum is acomfortable night, you will be fresh and revived
national museum of war and wartime life sinceand ready to continue wallowing in nostalgia.
the First World War.