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Combining art with humour, this addition to London's museum-cum-gallery scene is refreshingly vibrant. From political cartoons of Thatcher, Brown, Bush and Blair to rare originals on loan from The Beano, The Dandy and Topper, The Cartoon Museum is a place for reminiscing over childhood favourites whilst contemplating cartooning controversies of recent years. Hogarth prints, classic works by Gillray, and 3D cartoons including Gerald Scarfe's Chairman Mao, help chart the progression of this popular art-form in Britain from the 18th century onwards. This place is positively brimming with cartoons, caricatures and comics, guaranteed to keep you sniggering throughout your visit. Don't miss the colour mural painted by top cartoonists including Steve Bell. Workshops and a huge library of over 3,000 books complete the (exceptionally well-penned) picture.
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Steadman at 77Steadman at 77British cartoonist Ralph Steadman, best known for his work with 'Fear and Loathing...' author Hunter S. Thompson has illustrated such classics as 'Alice in Wonderland', 'Treasure Island' and 'Animal Farm'. The illustrator, who starred in For No Good Reason, a documentary made about his laudable life and career which premiered at the 2012 London Fil19th May 2013Sunday 21st July 2013
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British cartoonist Ralph Steadman, best known for his work with 'Fear and Loathing...' author Hunter S. Thompson has illustrated such classics as 'Alice in Wonderland', 'Treasure Island' and 'Animal Farm'. The illustrator, who starred in For No Good Reason, a documentary made about his laudable life and career which premiered at the 2012 London Fil... More about this event
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London > Attractions > Museums
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London > Attractions > Art Galleries
135 Flitcroft Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 4 minutes from The Cartoon Museum
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London > Attractions > Art Galleries
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London > Events > Theatre Dates: 18th September to 7th December 2013
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London > Events > Theatre Dates: 23rd April to 27th July 2013
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London > Entertainment > Theatres
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268 Tottenham Court Road, Bloomsbury, London W1T | 3 minutes from The Cartoon Museum
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London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
24 Endell Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 4 minutes from The Cartoon Museum
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London > Shopping > Specialists
53 New Oxford Street, Covent Garden, London WC1A | 1 minute from The Cartoon Museum
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London > Shopping > Books
14 Bury Place, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 2 minutes from The Cartoon Museum
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30 Coptic Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 1 minute from The Cartoon Museum
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London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
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