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Madam Tussaud’s Museum. Madame Tussaud was born in Strasbourg in 1761 and christened Marie Grosholtz. Her father, a soldier, was killed in a battle.

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1 Madam Tussaud’s Museum

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3 Madame Tussaud was born in Strasbourg in 1761 and christened Marie Grosholtz. Her father, a soldier, was killed in a battle during the Seven Years War only two months before Marie’s birth. Her mother was a housekeeper for Dr. Philippe Curtius, a skilled wax sculptor. From the earliest childhood Marie learnt modelling techniques with Dr. Curtius. Madame Tussaud had had a talent for wax modelling of fine details of faces. Madame Tussaud is considered to be the first business lady in the world’s history and is called a grandmother of modern show – business.Madame Tussaud’s Gallery is the most unusual one among London attractions.In April 1850, at the age of 89, she died.

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5  A special place is dedicated to the Royal family.

6  Madame Tussauds indoor on Baker Stone of the main attractions of her museum was the Chamber of Horrors. This part of the exhibition included victims of the French Revolution and newly created figures of murderers and other criminals.

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8  The original model of Hitler, unveiled in Madame Tussauds London in April 1933 was frequently vandalised and a replacement in 1936 had to be carefully guarded.

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10  If you prefer to see royalty, government or figures from British history, then make sure to visit the Grand Hall.

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