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iVisit.... the Foundling Museum
Jan
12
10:00 AM10:00

iVisit.... the Foundling Museum

With a colourful history spanning over 250 years and a range of unique things to see and do, the Foundling Museum is one of the most interesting places to visit in London. Make the most of your visit by hiring a guide, enjoying a coffee in the muralled café, or picking up a unique artist-designed souvenir in the Shop.

The Foundling Museum explores the history of the Foundling Hospital, the UK’s first children’s charity and first public art gallery. They aim to inspire adults and children to make a positive contribution to society, by celebrating the power of individuals and the arts to change lives.

The Foundling Hospital, which continues today as the children’s charity Coram, was established in 1739 by the philanthropist Thomas Coram to care for babies at risk of abandonment. Instrumental in helping Coram realise his vision were the artist William Hogarth and the composer George Frideric Handel. Their creative generosity set the template for the ways in which the arts can support philanthropy.

The Foundling Museum is a history and art museum, which through a dynamic programme of exhibitions and events, celebrates the ways in which artists of all disciplines have helped improve children’s lives for over 275 years. If you’re looking for unique things to do around King's Cross, or places to take children, this hidden London gem offers a wealth of activities.

 

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iVisit.... The Geffrye Museum
Nov
20
10:00 AM10:00

iVisit.... The Geffrye Museum

The Geffrye Museum explores the home and the way people live. The collections show how homes have been used and furnished over the past 400 years, reflecting changes in society and behaviour as well as style, fashion and taste. A series of period rooms lead visitors on a walk through time from 17th century oak furniture and panelling, past muted Georgian elegance and eclectic Victorian style, to 20th century modernity and contemporary living.

These rooms are complemented by a sequence of period gardens and a walled herb garden  which illustrate the role of the garden in home life and how domestic gardens have changed over time.

The Geffrye is a much-loved gem in the lively and creative Hoxton area - historically a centre for furniture-making and market gardening. Set in 18th-century almshouse and surrounded by gardens, it is often described as an oasis in the heart of the city.

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iVisit.... Wellcome Collection
Nov
7
10:00 AM10:00

iVisit.... Wellcome Collection

Wellcome Collection is the free visitor destination for the incurably curious. Located at 183 Euston Road, London, it explores the connections between medicine, life and art in the past, present and future. The venue offers visitors contemporary and historic exhibitions and collections, lively public events, the world-renowned Wellcome Library, a café, a shop, a restaurant and conference facilities as well as publications, tours, a book prize, international and digital projects.

Wellcome Collection is part of the Wellcome Trust. Henry Wellcome had an early interest in medicine and marketing. The first product he advertised was ‘ invisible ink’ (just lemon juice, in fact). In 1880, he joined his college friend Silas Burroughs in setting up a pharmaceutical company, Burroughs Wellcome & Co. They were one of the first to introduce medicine in tablet form under the 1884 trademark ‘ Tabloid’ previously medicines had been sold as powders or liquids.

In this wondrous medical museum, exhibits include a Victorian chastity belt and artificial eyes! Its definitely for the curious.

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