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Published: 31.01.2006.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Summaries, Notes 'Madame Tussaud's Waxwork Museum & London Planetarium', 1.
  • Summaries, Notes 'Madame Tussaud's Waxwork Museum & London Planetarium', 2.
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Madame Tussaud's Waxwork Museum is the world famous collection of wax figures of famous people. Mingle with the famous at the world-renowned collection of wax figures in theme settings which include The Garden Party, 200 Years, Hollywood Legends and Superstars, The Grand Hall, The Chamber of Horrors, Sporting Heroes and The Spirit of London. Step aboard a time-taxi to experience a unique taste of London's history brought to life with audio-animator, from Shakespearean England to the present day.
Madame Tussaud began taking wax death masks of the celebrated victims of the French Revolution. In 1815 she started up her first exhibition in Baker Street, not far from the present site.
Madame Tussaud's still relies upon traditional wax-modelling techniques to recreate famous figures, including politicians, rock stars, sporting heroes and film and television actors. The wax works is hugely popular with tourists and vast queues regularly stretch around the building.

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