Billingsgate Market
Billingsgate is the United Kingdom's largest inland fish market. An average of 25,000 tonnes of fish and fish products are sold through its merchants each year.
In 1400 King Henry 1V granted to the citizens the right, by charter, to collect tolls and customs at Billingsgate, Cheap and Smithfield. Since then, the Billingsgate Market Acts of 1846 and 1871 and the City of London (Various Powers) Acts of 1973, 1979, 1987 and 1990, have confirmed the City's role as the Market Authority and laid down its responsibilities and rights, including the making of regulations, byelaws and the collection of tolls, rents and other charges.
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Sutton House
Sutton House, the oldest house in London's East End, is a rare example of a Tudor red-brick house. It was built in 1535 by Sir Rafe Sadleir, Principal Secretary of State for Henry VIII, with 18th-century alterations and later additions. Many early details are displayed, even in rooms of later periods, including original linenfold panelling and 17th-century wallpaintings.
There is an exhibition on the history of the house.
Changing shows of contemporary art and sculpture, concerts, craft fairs and other events.
Café/Bar
Shop
Ground floor only accessible to wheelchairs. No lift. W.C.
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Stepping Stones Farm
Stepping Stones Farm has a full range of farm livestock including a magnificent Jacobs ram, a potentially noble young Anglo-nubian billy and two endearing Kune kune pigs - Honey and Treacle, plus a small selction of 'pets'.
Cafe and shop selling a wide range of home made jams and chutneys.
Picnic Garden.
Fully equipped activity room and outdoor play area for small children.
Nature path and wildlife pond.
'Mini' Garden centre.
Hand washing facilities, disabled toilet, nappy changing unit.
Special events throughout the year, eg. 'Easter Egg Hunt', 'Harvest Celebration', 'Carols and Nativity', etc. Telephone for details.
Limited parking, priority given to families with small children and the disabled.
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V&A Museum of Childhood London
The V&A Museum of Childhood aims to encourage everyone to explore the themes of childhood past and present and develop an appreciation of creative design through our inspirational collections and programmes.
Permanent Displays
The Museum's permanent displays are arranged in four main sections: The Front Room showcasing work from our community programme; the Moving Toy Gallery where moving and optical toys can be seen; the Creativity Gallery where visitors will find an array of inspirational objects and can follow the progress of creative ideas; and the Childhood Galleries which tell the social story of childhood, displaying different objects, from dolls' houses to contemporary children's fashion and design. Each display area is complimented with hands-on interactives.
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The River and Rowing Museum
The Museum celebrates three themes - the international sport of rowing; the River Thames and the historic town of Henley.
The Schwarzenbach International Rowing Gallery underwent a major redisplay in 2006 and now tells the story of international rowing in a truly dynamic way. One of the highlights is `In the Coxes Seat´ an interactive exhibit giving visitors a unique, 360 degree experience of racing at Henley Royal Regatta.
The Thames Gallery offers visitors a range of perspectives, looking at the river as an inspiration for the arts, a natural habitat for wildlife and a means of trade.
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