Queen Alexandra's House

Queen Alexandra house was purpose built in 1884 as accommodation for female students studying at the Royal College of Music, Royal College of Art and Royal College of Science.
Located next to the Royal Albert Hall, most of the buildings around here were built in the same period. Worth a walk around here to just view the architecture.
The entrance features this beautiful open iron staircase. The walls around the foyer are equally beautiful green ceramic tiles.

Priceless

The other night I went to a fabulous evening at the Natural History Museum organised by mastercard as part of their priceless campaign: Winter Wonderland: We were treated to an exclusive journey through the depths of the museum to view its hidden treasures and rare treats. Meeting the scientists and getting up close and personal with their favourite exhibits. (more tomorrow). It really was a great event.
However nothing competes with a special moment like this. I didn't get your names but there is no doubt your Xmas will be special. xx

Reading Room

Most book shops don't encourage reading before you buy but the Victoria and Albert Museum bookshop in Thurloe Place combined with a wine bar encourages you to read the quality books with glass of wine or cup of coffee in the intimate rooms with high ceilings and floor to ceiling bookshelves.

Folklore Pop-Up Store

Want to find a Christmas present that's a bit different? I found the pop -up store for The Museum of British Folklore. Just open until Christmas in a basement on the corner of Thurloe Place and Exhibition Road. I found myself a great little book on May Day celebrations around the country. I'm busy marking all the quirky festivals I'll be going to.

Robotville

If you want to know where robot technology is at present go to the Science Museum for the Robotville Festival (on until 4 December). Geeks with their robots are there to answer all the questions you can throw at them. Some I found a little scary, one or two had "technical issues" and others just wowed. I decided to show you Kasper. Kasper is a robot who is successfully being used to assist children with autism. The official website for Kasper is down this morning but you should be able to find information from the University of Hertfordshire. Also a youtube here with Kasper at work.