Support the Museum of London MUSEUM OF LONDON MUSEUM OF LONDON DOCKLANDS More information Become a Friend of the museum today and start enjoying great benefits: FREE fast-track exhibition entry, shop 150 London Wall, London EC2Y 5HN West India Quay, London E14 4AL £1 and café discounts, and an exclusive events programme. Admission FREE Your journey through the history of London isn’t complete Enjoy a delicious lunch or snack in the Benugo cafés, Visit museumoflondon.org.uk/support-us to find out Help us stay free by making a donation of without a visit to the Museum of London Docklands, which serving sandwiches, soups and salads, coffee and more about our memberships and the many other ways of £5 per person. tells the tale of the real East End, the Thames and the capital’s cakes. London Wall Bar & Kitchen is a great place
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