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From visiting museums to watching Changing the Guard, there are some amazing experiences for you to get while in London. Here we pick some of the best free activities in London.
Changing the Guard
For a display of British ceremony, watch Changing the Guard outside Buckingham Palace. This is where one member of Queen's Guards exchanges duty with the old guard. Both guards are dressed in traditional red uniform and bearskin hats, and the handover is accompanied by a Guards band. Guard Mounting takes place at 11:30 am. It is held daily from May to July, and on alternate(间隔的)dates throughout the rest of the year.
Sir John Soane's Museum
Sir John Soane was an architect. During his lifetime he collected some valuable antiquities(古董) from all four corners of the globe. They are now on display in Sir John Soane's Museum which gives a real insight into the life of this outstanding Victorian gentleman.
Geffrye Museum
A very unique experience, the Geffrye Museum, located in 18th century almshouses(救济院),gives a fascinating insight into the lives of the British middle classes from the 1600s to the present day. Explore a series of room sets, complete with furnishing and textiles(纺织品)from each period.
Hogarth's House
Hogarth was very famous and criticized 18th century society in his engravings(雕刻),such as A Harlot's Progress, A Rake's Progress and Marriage a-la-Mode. As the name suggests, Hogarth's House is where he lived before he died in 1764, and it's here that you'll find the most extensive collection of his paintings on public display.
Bank of England Museum
The splendid Bank of England Museum traces the history of the bank from its foundation by Royal Charter in 1694 to its role today as the country's central bank. There are many items you have never expected to see.
