Monday, 24 May 2010




Tate Britain

I visited the Tate Britain in April 2010 and enjoyed all the free art displays. I paid to enter the Henry Moore exhibition (about £15), which was rather expensive, but I felt worth the cost because of the large quantity of originals on display. I did sneak a few photographs (without disturbing other people), but the staff will tell you off if they catch you using a camera.

I had not realised that Henry Moore had been so productive and that his work covered such a wide ranging period. The exhibition included his drawings, wood carvings, ceramics and metal castings.

Museum of London

I liked this museum very much. it gives you a useful overall idea of the history of this great city, starting from the primitive ages (beautiful reproductions of prehistoric houses!) on through the milestone epochs of London. I especially enjoyed the Great Fire section - which also offers many interactive features - and the Roman Age section. It also looks out onto the London Wall, which is worth seing, being one of the few Roman remains in London. Set in the City, it is very close to St. Paul's Cathedral.