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		Imperial War Museum Lambeth Road, London SE1 6HZ The Imperial War Museum is unique in its coverage of conflicts, especially those involving Britain and the Commonwealth, from the First World War to the present day. It seeks to provide for, and to encourage, the study and understanding of the history of modern war and ‘war-time experience’. It is proud to be regarded as one of the essential sights of London.
This is not a Museum of the distant past, but about people still alive today, their parents and grandparents. The wars of the twentieth century have affected each and every one of us in some way, and the Museum is here to tell all our stories. We cover all aspects of life in wartime - heroes, villains and the millions who are neither - and all human experience, at home and on the battlefield.
Permanent Galleries / Cinema		Special Exhibitions
	The Holocaust Exhibition tells the story of the Nazis' persecution of the Jews and other groups before and during the Second World War.		The Trench: Until 21 April 2003 Linked with a major BBC2 TV series about daily life in a First World War trench, this exhibition looks at how the series was made and the real-life experiences of those who served on the Western Front

	The Cinema Our 200 seat cinema offers screenings designed to showcase the collection of the Film and Video Archive and complement the Museum's changing programme of special events and exhibitions		Submarines Until 23 February 2003 A hands on exhibition, aimed particularly at children, which looks at the fascinating subject of British submarines.
	The 1940s House Throughout 2002 - 2003 Take a step back in time and visit a re-creation of a typical 1940's wartime home. In association with Channel 4 and Wall to Wall Productions	Admissions:	The Trustees of the Imperial War Museum are pleased to announce that admission to the Imperial War Museum is now FREE!


Cabinet War Rooms Clive Steps, King Charles Street, London SW1A 2AQ

The Churchill Project
	The Cabinet War Rooms are growing! The rooms currently on public display are in fact only a third of the entire underground complex occupied by Churchill and his War Cabinet during the Second World War. The expansion plan is in two phases. More rooms . . . . In Spring 2003, more rooms, long hidden and historic chambers that have been inaccessible for the past fifty-five years will be opened to the public. These include the Churchills' private kitchen, dining room and Mrs. Churchill's bedroom. New museum . . . The core of the scheme will be a museum telling the story of Winston Churchill's life and achievements, projected to open in 2005. Watch this space for news of developments!
The Cabinet War Rooms
In 1940, as the bombs rained down on London, Winston Churchill, his Cabinet, his War Cabinet, his Intelligence organization and his staff met below ground in a fortified basement in Whitehall known as The Cabinet War Rooms. They offered a shelter from air raids, a place to work, sleep and live for as long as necessary. Today visitors can see it just as it looked during the war years.

	Churchill's Room where he was obliged to spend the night when it was too dangerous to return to his official residence at No. 10 Downing Street	The Map Room used from the very first day that the Cabinet War Rooms were ready for occupation and became the hub of the whole site until VJ Day.
	The Cabinet Room - the inner sanctum of British Government, the room used for meetings of the Prime Minister, a select few ministers and advisers of his War Cabinet and his Chiefs of Staff.	The Transatlantic Telephone Room, to which the computer sized scrambler 'Sigsaly' was connected, created the original hot-line allowing Churchill and the American president to conduct their vital strategic discussions in complete security.
Rates and Admissions
Address:	Cabinet War Rooms Clive Steps King Charles Street London SW1A 2AQ United Kingdom
Telephone enquiries:	020 7930 6961 (international +44 20 7930 6961)
Open daily:	1 May - 30 September 09:30 - 18:00 (last admission 17:15 pm) 1 October - 31 April 10:00 - 18:00 (last admission 17:15 pm)
Admission:	From 31 March 2002 Adults: £5.80 Children: free (for children under 16 and for all pupils in pre-booked school parties) Senior citizens, students: £4.20 Unemployed: £2.80 Disabled visitors: adult: £2.90, child: free, senior citizens and students £2.10


			HMS BELFAST Morgan's Lane, Tooley St, London SE1 2JH

	HMS Belfast is a cruiser. She was launched in March 1938 and served throughout the Second World War, playing a leading part in the destruction of the German battle cruiser Scharnhorst at the Battle of North Cape and in the Normandy Landings. After the war, she supported United Nations forces in Korea and remained in service with the Royal Navy until 1965. In 1971 she was saved for the nation as a unique and historic reminder of Britain’s naval heritage in the first half of the twentieth century.

	A tour round this huge and complex warship will take you from her Quarterdeck up to the top of her Bridge and all the way down through nine decks to her massive Boiler and Engine rooms. On the way you will see her triple 6-inch gun Turrets, the heavily armoured Shell Rooms and Magazines and experience what life was like for her crew by visiting the cramped Messdecks, Officers' Cabins, Galley and Sick Bay.

Visitor Information

Address:

HMS BELFAST
Morgan's Lane
Tooley Street
London SE1 2JH

Telephone enquiries:

0207 940 6300

Open daily:

1 March - 31 October
10.00 am - 6.00 pm (last admission 5.15 pm)
1 November - 28 February
10.00 am - 5.00 pm (last admission 4.15 pm)
Closed 24, 25, 26 December

Admission:

Please allow 1½ - 2 hours for your visit.

Individuals
Adult: £5.80 Children (under 16): FREE	Senior citizens: £4.40 Students: £4.40 Concessions: £4.40
Group rates (10 or more)
Adult - £4.60 Children (under 16): FREE	Senior citizens: £3.80 Students: £3.80 Concessions: £3.80
Disabled visitors
Adult: £2.90 Children (under 16): FREE	Senior citizens: £2.20 Students: £2.20 Concessions: £2.20



		Royal Air Force Museum Hendon Grahame Park Way London, NW9 5LL

	From a total collection of well over two hundred aircraft, some eighty full-size aircraft from all over the world are displayed under cover on the historic site of the original London Aerodrome. These include the legendary Spitfire and Lancaster Bomber. Three mammoth buildings contain over 70 aircraft, artefacts, aviation memorabilia, fine art and photographs covering the history of aviation from early balloon flights to the latest jet fighters.

	Opening Times Open daily 10am - 6pm (including Bank Holidays). Last admission is at 5.30pm Closed 24 - 26 December & 1 January	Admissions Policy All categories - free of charge. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.