Some of London's most fascinating museums are on the doorstep
A world class museum with an extensive collection of exhibits, many of great historical importance
10 MinutesCharles Dickens' home, where he wrote Nicholas Nickleby, the Pickwick Papers and Oliver Twist
10 MinutesThe story of Britain's first home for abandoned children
5 MinutesA focus on the history medicine with a fascinating collection of medical artefacts
12 MinutesHome to the world's largest collection of books and papers, its permanent exhibition includes a number of important manuscripts
10 MinutesLondon University's central library hosts regular exhibitions and events
5 MinutesA small museum housing British cartoon and comic art from the 18th century to the present day
15 MinutesThe atmospheric home of one of Britain's greatest architects largely unchanged since his death in 1837
15 MinutesAn outstanding collection of Impressionist paintings in the historic surroundings of Somerset House
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