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10) Gunnersbury Park Museum

Some of Layton's collection is on permanent display here, alongside those of other local collectors.

Gunnersbury Park Museum.Address: Gunnersbury Park, Popes Lane, London W3 8LQ.

Telephone: +44 (0)20 8992 1612

Nearest tube: Acton Town

Free entry. See Gunnersbury Park website for further details


  

11) Hounslow Library

The thousands of books and prints Layton collected are kept and cared for here. Access by appointment with local studies librarian.

Hounslow library.

Address: Hounslow Library, Centre Space, Treaty Centre, High Street, Hounslow TW3 1ES.

Contact the local studies librarian on +44 (0)845 456 2800

Nearest tube: Hounslow Central

See Hounslow library website for more information, including opening times.


  

12) The Museum of London

The 'London before London' gallery displays many of Layton's prehistoric treasures.

Bronze Age bone dagger, found in the Thames and stored at the Museum of London.

Address:  Museum of London, 150 London Wall, London EC2Y 5HN.

Tel: +44 (0)870 444 3852

Nearest tube: St Pauls

Free entry. See Museum of London website for more information.


  

13) The British Museum

Room 49 (Roman Britain, case 6) contains a fine Roman sword (known as the 'Fulham sword'), probably the only item Layton gave away in his lifetime.

The front entrance of the British Museum.

Address: Great Russell Street, London

Tel: +44 (0)20 7323 8299

Nearest tube: Russell Square

Free entry. See The British Museum website for more information

 

 

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