London: Visit
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Benjamin Franklin House
Pay homage to a founding father of the United States of America by visiting the only remaining house Franklin ever resided in. A wonderfully creaky building in its own right, it showcases the scientific achievements made while he lived here.
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BRITISH MUSEUM
There are said to be four million exhibits on display at this majestic museum in London's West End, which was the largest building site in Europe during the mid-19th century. Go to the Egyptian antiquities room
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ELTHAM PALACE
Glitzy and glamorous, this mansion is a millionaire's take on a medieval palace from Tudor times, and has been the set for several BBC productions.
Address: ELTHAM PALACE, COURT YARD. | Tel: +44 (0)20 8294 2548
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HACKNEY CITY FARM
This community project has been running for over 20 years, allowing visitors to experience farming in the heart of the city. With beekeeping, pottery and pigs, it's a great escape for both kids and adults.
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PORTAL RESTAURANT
The recent addition of Portuguese wizard head chef Victor Felisberto has beefed up an already impressive menu at Portal. Of particular note is the braised bisaro, a pig/boar hybrid which melts in the mouth.
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WHITECHAPEL GALLERY
Germany's Thomas Struth is a true giant of photography, with the large-scale images to match. Thomas Struth: Photographs 1978
Address: 77-82 WHITECHAPEL HIGH STREET. | Tel: +44 (0)20 7522 7888
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WINTER WONDERLAND
Winter Wonderland brings all Christmasrelated sights and sounds to one place this year, and offers ice skating, circus performances, rides, food and drink, and shopping for all you “last-minuters”.