DK Travel : London : History & Culture

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Madame Tussaud’s

Madame Tussaud’s museum of waxwork models of the famous has been one of London’s major attractions for a century. To avoid a long wait, arrive early in the day or book ahead by phone or web to get a timed ticket. Next door, the Planetarium has a 30-minute show about the night sky. You can buy a combined ticket for both.
Mahatma Gandhi

The “father” of India’s independence movement (1869–1948) studied law in the Inner Temple in 1889.
Mark Twain

The American humorist (1835–1910) lived for a year at No. 23 Tedworth Square.
Martin Amis

Darling of the London literary scene in the 1970s and 1980s, Amis (b.1949) had a famous literary father, Kingsley, and a precocious talent, having his first book,The Rachael Papers (1974),published at the age of 24. London has infused novels such asMoney (1984) andLondonFields (1989).
Marylebone Cricket Club Museum

This is the place to unravel the mysteries of England’s greatest gift to the world of sports. Founded in 1787, the MCC is the governing body of the game, and its home ground, Lord’s, is a venue for Test matches. The museum can only be seen as part of a guided tour of the ground.
Maybe It’s Because I’m a Londoner

The theme song of music-hall duo, Chesney and Allen, it became a patriotic comfort in 1940s’ wartime London.
Monument

This 62-m (202-ft) monument by Sir Christopher Wren is the world’s tallest free-standing stone column. Its height is equal to the distance from the baker’s shop in Pudding Lane where the Great Fire of London began in 1666 – the event that it marks. Inside, 311 stairs spiral up to a viewing platform; when you return to the entrance, you will receive a certificate to say that you have made the climb.
Museum In Docklands

This museum tells the story of London’s Docklands, from Roman times to the present day. Displays of shipbuilding equipment and photographs illustrate the late-19th- and early-20th century, when the docks were at their peak, handling more ships than any other country. There is also a wonderful replica of medieval London Bridge.
Museum of London

An essential visit for anyone interested in the history of London. The city of the past is evoked through reconstructed streets, shops and domestic interiors and visits are organized to historic London buildings. Don’t miss the Lord Mayor’s coach.
National Gallery