London Attractions - Madame Tussauds

One of London 's most popular and busiest venues for a family day out, Madame Tussaud's is the famous waxworks and was started by Madame Tussaud in 1835.

Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum starts with the story of Marie Grosholtz, born in Strasbourg in 1761. Her mother worked as a governess for a Dr Curtins, who made anatomical wax models. From her earliest childhood, Marie learnt modelling techniques with Dr Curtins. Just before the French Revolution, she moved to Paris . Louis XV1 invited her to join the Royal Court at Versailles and teach her art.

During the Revolution, Marie made death masks of royalty and decapitated revolutionaries. Later she organised an exhibition of her work. Her marriage to François Tussaud took her to England where as Marie Tussaud, she travelled about the country for 30 years presenting her exhibition which became world-famous. In 1835, she settled permanently in London .

Over the last 200 years, thousands of wax characters have been modelled. Some of the world's famous and infamous well-knowns have been immortalized in the form of a wax replication. Tradition dictates that each celebrity has the right to a new backdrop. Five themed areas introduce visitors to today's celebrities and yesterday's personalities.

People have shown great interest in her work ever since she arrived in 1802. Presidents, pop stars, actors, serial killers, musicians and many others are all represented here. It includes sections such as a Garden party with politicians and TV personalities, 200 Years section with exhibits from people from past, Chambers of Horrors, and the Spirit of London.

Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette are displayed beside the actual blade that beheaded them and that is just a few of the fantastic sights you will see when you visit here.

The Chamber of Horrors is a gruesome pleasure for older children and The Spirit of London dark-ride finale allows you to time travel through the capitals history.

For more information about Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum visit: www.madame-tussauds.com

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