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The Natural History Museum, London, unveils new entrance exhibit with Blue Whale Skeleton display

The Natural History Museum in London has unveiled its new star, a giant blue whale skeleton called Hope.

The skeleton is from 1891 and originally went on display in 1934 and has been installed as part of a revamp at the South Kensington museum.

The 25.2 metre mammal suspended from the ceiling forms the main exhibit as visitors come through the front door and replaces the much-loved Diplodocus dinosaur, "Dippy", which will soon head out on a tour of the UK.

Blue whales are now making a recovery following decades of exploitation that nearly drove them out of existence.

The Museum’s Patron, HRH The Duchess of Cambridge, and Sir David Attenborough attended a gala launch reception ahead of the public opening.

Sir Michael Dixon, director of the Natural History Museum, said: 'This is a landmark moment for the Museum and for the millions of people from all over the world who visit us. The transformation of Hintze Hall represents a new era for us as a natural history museum for the future.

"Putting our blue whale, Hope, at the centre of the Museum, between living species on the West and extinct species on the East, is a powerful reminder of the fragility of life and the responsibility we have towards our planet."

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#Rib #Chicken #Chips and #Coke #SoAmerican at #BillysBakedPotato #SouthKensignton (at Billy's Baked Potato Steak and Grill House)

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#Repost @oficinainglesalondon ・・・ Coco Bergere armchair and footstool. South Kensignton project, London. #oficinainglesa #bespoke #handmade #furniture #london #luxury #interiordesign #interiors #southkensignton

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NHM by (clareta) on Flickr.

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Something sweet...🍧🍫🍪 #dessert #friends #dinner #southkensignton #sweet #thai #restaurant #london #life (at Thai Square South Kensington)