The World of Madame Tussauds London

The world of Madame Tussauds LONDON The Lady Behind It All 176/ Born Born 1761 in France, as Anna Maria Grosholtz. (777 Fürt Wat Figure At age 16 she created her first figure. 1793 Reign of Terror She was nearly executed during the Reign Of Terror, a period of mass execution led by Robespierre during the French Revolution. Her head was shaven ready for the guillotine before she was released. 1795 Married Married François Tussaud in 1795, and became Madame Tussaud. 1802 Fravelled to Britain She was invited to Britain by performer Paul Philidor to display her work alongside his entertainment séances. Due to the Napoleonic War, she could not return to France and ended up travelling through Britain for 36 years displaying her work. 1835 Baker Street Permanent exhibition was established in Baker Street. 1850 Died Died in England in her sleep aged 89. (883• Marylebone Road In 1883 her grandsons moved the exhibition to its current location on Marylebone Road. Making Wax Pigures Method during The Reign Of Terror The Process Today Celebrities are Madame Tussauds was employed to make death masks of those executed by guillotine. The most famous death masks were Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette, Marat and Robespierre. invited for a sitting. Tuesday 4 Months 9 To create I figure She searched through the remains of 2 Days those executed to find the most illustrious heads. To make eyes Glass eyes and real teeth were 35hrs added to the mask to make it look To colour the head more authentic. Live subjects had their faces covered with plaster of Paris (Gypsium plaster) and straws were inserted in their nostrils to allow them to 140hrs To create the head of hair breath. Oil based paint is used, and several layers are applied to create the realistic looking skin colour and texture. In Britain, she purchased items from murder scenes to recreate the horror. 2% All wax figures are made two per cent larger than the person actually is, as the wax shrinks by this much This collection was known as the Collection of Villains, before becoming the Chamber Of Horrors. Larger during the process. Interesting Facs Bout The Famous Figures Most Portrayed Figures The Queen Portrayed 25 times Michael Jackson Portrayed 15 times Lady Gaga Portrayed 8 times The Two Wost Likeness Figures Barack Obama Kate Winslet Sitanic Fun Pacts The Hanks of Tussauds A pair of ladies knickers were once found within the pockets of Brad Pitt's wax figure. Brad Pitt's wax figure is also a "hands-on" figure, meaning he has a strokeable chest and squeezable buttocks. Justin Timberlake is the most hugged figure in Madame Tussauds. The first wax figure to receive a marriage proposal was that of Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan. An enthusiastic female fan from Bradford presented the figure with a diamond engagement ring. The figure is reputedly thinking about it. Created by visitbritainshop.com Resources http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie_Tussaud http://www.madametussauds.com/London/OurFigures/Culturalfigures/Madame Tussaud/Defaultaspx hetp://blog.catherinepope.co.uk/2011/02/madame-tussaud-and-the-history-of-waxoworks/ http://www.madametussauds.com/Hollywood/About/Behind TheScenes.aspx http://www.madametussauds.com/Sitelmages/Assets/9/PupilDesignAndTech.pdf http:l/www.madametussauds.com/Sitelmages/Assets/9/Microsoft20Word%20-%20FUN%20FACTS 2pdf http://www.madametussauds.com ndon/OurFigures/Royalty/TheQueen.aspx http://www.madametussauds.com/London/Ourfigures/PopMusic/MichaelJAckson/Defaultaspx hetp://www.madametussauds.com/London/NewsAndEvents/LadyGagaunveiled/Default.asp http://www.pophangover.com/2012/01/03/che-10-worst-celebrity-wax-figures/ http://www.oddee.com/item_97861.aspx http://www.kontraband.com/pics/19376/Terrible-Celebrity-Wax-Figures/?gpage=I l#show http//www.hufingtonpost.com/2010v03/27/celebrity-wax-figures-who_n_515476.hemitis76442&ticle=The_Obamas http:/len.wikipedia.org/wik/Madame_Tussauds hetp://www.madametussauds.com/Sitelmages/Assets/9/Microsoft_Word22780__4_MT_Quirky Facts_09.pdf http://news.bbc.co.uk//hilentertainment/3577468.stm http://www.metro.co.uk/news/902168-madame-tussauds-the-place-where-time-stands-still http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/63877 The world of Madame Tussauds LONDON The Lady Behind It All 176/ Born Born 1761 in France, as Anna Maria Grosholtz. (777 Fürt Wat Figure At age 16 she created her first figure. 1793 Reign of Terror She was nearly executed during the Reign Of Terror, a period of mass execution led by Robespierre during the French Revolution. Her head was shaven ready for the guillotine before she was released. 1795 Married Married François Tussaud in 1795, and became Madame Tussaud. 1802 Fravelled to Britain She was invited to Britain by performer Paul Philidor to display her work alongside his entertainment séances. Due to the Napoleonic War, she could not return to France and ended up travelling through Britain for 36 years displaying her work. 1835 Baker Street Permanent exhibition was established in Baker Street. 1850 Died Died in England in her sleep aged 89. (883• Marylebone Road In 1883 her grandsons moved the exhibition to its current location on Marylebone Road. Making Wax Pigures Method during The Reign Of Terror The Process Today Celebrities are Madame Tussauds was employed to make death masks of those executed by guillotine. The most famous death masks were Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette, Marat and Robespierre. invited for a sitting. Tuesday 4 Months 9 To create I figure She searched through the remains of 2 Days those executed to find the most illustrious heads. To make eyes Glass eyes and real teeth were 35hrs added to the mask to make it look To colour the head more authentic. Live subjects had their faces covered with plaster of Paris (Gypsium plaster) and straws were inserted in their nostrils to allow them to 140hrs To create the head of hair breath. Oil based paint is used, and several layers are applied to create the realistic looking skin colour and texture. In Britain, she purchased items from murder scenes to recreate the horror. 2% All wax figures are made two per cent larger than the person actually is, as the wax shrinks by this much This collection was known as the Collection of Villains, before becoming the Chamber Of Horrors. Larger during the process. Interesting Facs Bout The Famous Figures Most Portrayed Figures The Queen Portrayed 25 times Michael Jackson Portrayed 15 times Lady Gaga Portrayed 8 times The Two Wost Likeness Figures Barack Obama Kate Winslet Sitanic Fun Pacts The Hanks of Tussauds A pair of ladies knickers were once found within the pockets of Brad Pitt's wax figure. Brad Pitt's wax figure is also a "hands-on" figure, meaning he has a strokeable chest and squeezable buttocks. Justin Timberlake is the most hugged figure in Madame Tussauds. The first wax figure to receive a marriage proposal was that of Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan. An enthusiastic female fan from Bradford presented the figure with a diamond engagement ring. The figure is reputedly thinking about it. Created by visitbritainshop.com Resources http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie_Tussaud http://www.madametussauds.com/London/OurFigures/Culturalfigures/Madame Tussaud/Defaultaspx hetp://blog.catherinepope.co.uk/2011/02/madame-tussaud-and-the-history-of-waxoworks/ http://www.madametussauds.com/Hollywood/About/Behind TheScenes.aspx http://www.madametussauds.com/Sitelmages/Assets/9/PupilDesignAndTech.pdf http:l/www.madametussauds.com/Sitelmages/Assets/9/Microsoft20Word%20-%20FUN%20FACTS 2pdf http://www.madametussauds.com ndon/OurFigures/Royalty/TheQueen.aspx http://www.madametussauds.com/London/Ourfigures/PopMusic/MichaelJAckson/Defaultaspx hetp://www.madametussauds.com/London/NewsAndEvents/LadyGagaunveiled/Default.asp http://www.pophangover.com/2012/01/03/che-10-worst-celebrity-wax-figures/ http://www.oddee.com/item_97861.aspx http://www.kontraband.com/pics/19376/Terrible-Celebrity-Wax-Figures/?gpage=I l#show http//www.hufingtonpost.com/2010v03/27/celebrity-wax-figures-who_n_515476.hemitis76442&ticle=The_Obamas http:/len.wikipedia.org/wik/Madame_Tussauds hetp://www.madametussauds.com/Sitelmages/Assets/9/Microsoft_Word22780__4_MT_Quirky Facts_09.pdf http://news.bbc.co.uk//hilentertainment/3577468.stm http://www.metro.co.uk/news/902168-madame-tussauds-the-place-where-time-stands-still http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/63877