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Private tour in London Don B
Discover London's Imperial War Museum
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Hello, and welcome to London! I'm Don, a London Blue Badge Guide since 2016, a graduate of Oxford university and the former Director of the London Society. Let me take you round this incredible city - from the sites that every visitor must see, to the places that even most Londoners don't know about. Whether your stay is for half a day or for a week or more, I can help you experience the very best of London at a pace that suits you. Discover the history of the capital and its hidden by-ways, experience the world's greatest museums and galleries, visit Royal palaces and 1, 000 year old fortresses, see the Changing of the Guard, walk the streets down which Shakespeare, Dickens, Pepys and Churchill (not to mention the Beatles, David Bowie and the Rolling Stones) once strolled, go to some of the most famous shopping streets and establishments in the world. There is so much to see and do, and I can help you get the most from your visit. Official London Blue Badge Guide Member of the Institute of Tourist Guiding I am not a driver. I can arrange for a separate car and driver.
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The stories of WW1 and WW2 in the UK's national museum
Overview of your London tour
Walk through the histories of the First and Second World Wars with this official Blue Badge Guide tour of London's Imperial War Museum. Get the most from your visit to the world's leading museum of war and conflict, learning about some of the artefacts on display (including a Battle of Britain Spitfire, aV2 rocket, one of the Dunkirk 'Little Ships' and a WW1 field gun), and gaining insights and context about the global conflagrations of the 20th century. We will discuss the experience of the individuals caught up in the fighting on the front line and back home, as well as looking at the broader strategy of the combatants. We will also visit the IWM’s new Blavatnik Art, Film and Photography Galleries that showcase the experiences and innovations of artists, filmmakers and photographers,. The tour will be tailored to your individual interests, so whether you want an overview of the whole museum or 'deep dives' into the history of a particular conflict, this tour is for you.
Your London tour itinerary
The WW1 galleries - from the assassination of the Archduke Ferdinand to the bitter struggles on land, sea and air. The WW2 galleries - history's most destructive war: the theatres, the events, the personalities and the stories of the people affected. The new Blavatnik Art, Film and Photography Galleries which showcase artworks, photographs and film of 20th and 21st century conflicts. This includes the powerful 'Gassed' by John Singer Sargent.
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Type: Walking
Walking tour of the museum
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Lambeth Road, England, England, SE1 6HZ, United Kingdom
We'll meet in front of the WW1 battleship guns at the entrance to the museum.
- You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
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