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The House of Minalima

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Do you even live in London if you don't follow The Londonist? Half my bucket list is made up from things I have seen on their videos. When I saw their video featuring a completely free Harry Potter exhibition right near me in Soho, I couldn't resist seeing what it was about. This creaky, rusty house is on Greek Street, and from the outside is so colourful and cute in contrast to the more dull buildings around (especially because I went during Pride Week, hence the rainbow flag). Eduardo Lima and Miraphora Mina (hence Minalima) worked on the graphics for Harry Potter, and in this house showcase some of their work. The house is 3 floors of exhibits, and it's exactly how you'd imagine the house to be- with creaky and narrow staircases, it feels like you're in the cupboard under the stairs with Harry. As you walk into the house, you are warmly greeted by the staff and a room full of Harry Potter merchandise- prints, postcards, books, Hogwarts acceptance le