Inspiring millions of young minds to dwell in the imaginary world of theatre and puppetry, the invaluable collection of props, figures and scenery found at the Pollock’s Toy Museum offers a glimpse into a bygone era of an exceptional form of art. The large collection of toys from around the world and the paper and wooden theatres found at this extraordinary museum is a real treat to the young and the old alike. The wide collection of toys ranges from houses to toy trains. Situated in close proximity to Oxford St and Covent Garden, the children’s museum provides an excellent leisure and learning experience for the youngsters complete with a number of lectures and events on the history of this beautiful form of art.
Though now a main tourist attraction, the Pollock’s Toy Museum had its humble beginning in a single attic room at Monmouth Street. His own toy theatres were sold near Covent Garden and as the business gathered momentum, the museum was expanded to few other rooms whilst the ground floor continued to function as a toy shop. The collection outgrew the limited space available at Monmouth Street premises and thus in the year 1969, Pollock’s Museum was moved to 1 Scala Street, where it continues to be run by the grandson of its founder Marguerite Fawdry.
This museum never fails to exude an aura of imagination and takes everyone on a rather nostalgic recollection of one’s childhood. The strong presence of the visual delights of teddy bears, dolls, board games and toy theatres take you on a winding path of pure joy and fascination. One feels that time stands still and the exploration of history and tales untold penetrates one’s soul allowing the spirit of childhood to linger a little bit longer before it slowly disappears down the stairs into faded memory.
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Jayani Senanayake is a writer who dabbles in travel and all things exotic. Under the pseudonym of Caliope Sage, she writes of the allures that must simply be discovered.Google+