WW2 things to see in London

London has so many WW2 sites and history you can explore...

In London there are a lot of WW2 sites to explore. From museums, to statues and even buildings that survived the blitz and have a story to tell. Here are some ideas for you if you're visiting...

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HMS Belfast is an old WW2 battleship which is now a museum on the Thames.

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There are memorial Statues all around the centre of London like this one dedicated to Bomber command

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The Imperial War museum has some amazing WW2 exhibitions

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One must see is the War Rooms that Winston Churchill ran the war from - they are underneath the streets of central London!

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