I visited the Museum of London last weekend, something I hadn’t done for several years. The displays are very attractive, well-labelled and intelligently set out. Rooms had been reconstructed painstakingly following decoration and description from original sites or authors, but the artefacts in them are original.
(Photos taken on my phone, so apologies for the quality)
Two other visitors were fascinated by a map of the Roman Empire at its height but were troubled by the name Pannonia. Was that modern day Bulgaria, they asked each other? Unable to stop myself, I stepped in and murmured it was Hungary and next door Noricum was more or less Austria. Other remarks around me confirmed my suspicion that neither history nor geography is taught well these days.
But the museum was full, so people are taking the initiative themselves to find out. And enjoying themselves in the process.
And a great excuse for me under the heading ‘research’.
Wow, the Museum of London seems to have moved up a gear since I lived in London. I used to like going there but there were never displays like that.
Glad you enjoyed your visit.
Great post and great museum but does it now have a restaurant?
It certainly has, Amanda! I worked in the City many years ago and it was a quiet place to go every so often. But it’s changed incredibly since then.
We saw other displays and artefacts from other periods but I particularly wanted to see the Roman stuff. My son was very patient. But then, I did buy him lunch… 😉
Carol, it has two places to eat now; one a coffee shop type, the other one which does quiches, salads, sandwiches, soup, etc.
Have a look at http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/London-Wall/Visiting-us/Eating-drinking/
As I replied to Amanda, I was there for the Roman section, but there have terrific exhibits from all ages. And very well displayed, I thought.
I’ve been meaning to go for some time so this is a useful reminder
Always a treat to visit.