Iron internal structure of Museum of Childhood
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Iron internal structure of Museum of Childhood
Image: © David Hawgood Taken: 4 Jul 2008
The iron structure was part of the temporary first building of the South Kensington Museum around 1857 after the Great Exhibition. By 1865 it had been replaced by more dignified permanent buildings, now the V & A, and part was moved to Bethnal Green, eventually becoming the Museum of Childhood. See also Image In the photo on the ground floor has a central information desk and a shop beyond on the right. Two floors of exhibition around have display cases and play areas.
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