The Nerve Centre Of The 2nd World War The Cabinet War Rooms
Europes largest city London has much to offer to anyone who visits this great location
. With a glorious past, the city is full of heritage attractions. The world class Museums and Galleries, the Royal Opera House the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace to name a few of the monuments that reveal this glorious past of Great Britain.Britain is famous for its vital role played in the World War Two. The greatest Briton Prime Minister, Winston Churchill was instrumental in leading Britain to victory in the World War Two. Among the great monuments in London the Cabinet War Rooms is a must see for travellers who wish to get a taste of how things were during the World War Two. Located down Charles Street, London SW1A2AQ. Westminster or St. James Park would be the nearest tube station.
The Cabinet War Rooms were constructed by Prime Minister Winston Churchill for his war cabinet to have meetings in the safety of these bunkers during the 2nd World War. The rooms were earlier accessible only by appointment for small groups. It was open to the public only in 1984. Todays traveller has the privilege of viewing the. Courtyard rooms which have been restored to its former glory in a restoration programme done in 2003. These rooms consist of private offices and chambers for Winston Churchill, his wife and his staff. It has
a dinning room and meeting room which have been repaired to its former condition. More than 100 meetings were held in these rooms during the period of 1939 to 1945.
The Churchill Museum is also located inside the Cabinet War Rooms. The most prominent feature of this Museum is the Lifeline which is an interactive table from which visitors can find out important milestones and other facts of Winston Churchill. This is just one of the great attractions that you can look forward to when visiting Britain.
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