Madam Tussauds Museum Madame Tussaud was born in

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 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 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.

Madame Tussaud’s Museum of Waxworks consists of several halls with wax images of outstanding people.

A special place is dedicated to the Royal family.

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.

There you can find also famous pirates of the past such as Francis Drake, for example, and even some scandalous criminals as Jack the Ripper.

� 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.

Over 70 figures are involved in 'The Spirit of London' many of which are animated and fused with a host of special effects.

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