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Churchill Museum and Cabinet War Rooms (London)

Description: Cabinet War Rooms, Clive Steps, King Charles Street, London SW1A 2AQ contact: cwr@iwm.org.uk.

Newest Review: ... really do transport you back in time. The Imperial War Museum has preserved the rooms since opening them to the public in 1984 and every last detail is spot on, down to the pens and paper on the tables. It is strange to think that they were once a secret at the heart of Britain?s government when they are now open to all. The location was only known to a select few and armed guards kept ... more

... watch of the entrance steps inside one of the buildings above. It has been preserved so well that it is easy to imagine this being the case. It was the base for Winston Churchill, his war cabinet and the heads of three branches of the Armed Services wher...more

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Churchill Museum and Cabinet War Rooms (London): Behind the scenes! (1546 words)
by glitterprincess - written on 21.08.03 (Very useful, 97 readings)
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There are certain attractions that spring to mind when you think of London and the Cabinet War Rooms is not one of them ? but it should be. I put off visiting the museum in favour of other tourist attractions but eventually I got round to it and I wished I had done it sooner. It really was fascinating. The rooms are located deep in Whitehall?s cellars and you could easily walk past without giving them a second glance- but that was how it was meant to be! It is truly amazing what the discreet entrance gives access to- a true piece of history like none other I have seen. ADMISSION Admission is £7 for adults and well worth every penny. Reductions ...

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