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Benjamin Franklin House

36 Craven Street, London, WC2N 5NF, England

Home to Benjamin Franklin between 1757 and 1775, 36 Craven Street is the location where the famous US statesman conducted numerous important experiments such as measuring the effects of the Gulf Stream, exploring Daylight Saving Time and inventing bi-focal lenses.

 Franklin's Parlour whilst the Historical Expererience Show is running.

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Contact Details

Tel : 0207 839 2006
E-mail : info@benjaminfranklinhouse.org

URL : www.benjaminfranklinhouse.org

Open

From June 08 2007 Wednesday-Sunday Historical Experience Shows run at: 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:15 and 16:15

Closed

Closed to the public Monday and Tuesday

Admission Charges

Standard: £7 Under 16s: Free Groups of over 10: £6.30 per person

Events

US Presidential Debate between the Chairs of Republicans Abroad and Democrats Abroad
29 October 2008 - 29 October 2008

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