🗺️ South West
🏙️ Richmond upon Thames
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What it is
Museum tags: Literature; Architecture; Shakespeare; History
An ornate 1750s ‘Temple to Shakespeare’, built by actor David Garrick to honor the playright. It originally housed his extensive collection of Shakespearean relics, but is now home to a small exhibition about Garrick himself, with reproduction of work by classic artist such as Hogarth.
It’s only small, but it’s a beautiful spot, set in Garrick’s gardens, built in the style of a Greek temple overlooking a peaceful stretch of the River Thames. Inside is a lifesize statue of Shakespeare himself.
Curated by Jamie George, creator of What’s Down That Street.
Jamie has personally visited 65+ London museums so far and regularly updates this guide with practical, first-hand information.
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