The exhibit cost �500,000 to make

Happily for London tourists, however, it is being carefully contained within one of Britain's grisliest attractions The London Dungeon.

The new �500,000 feature recreates the horrors of the 1665 plague which claimed more than 100,000 lives across England.

With the aid of special effects and live actors this historical and entertaining journey back in time "guarantees surprises all the way".

"It's always tricky balancing entertainment with historical accuracy and education," said London Dungeon manager Richard Briggs.

"But in The Great Plague we're confident we've pulled it off."

The Great Plague show joins existing features in The London Dungeon including the Great Fire of London reconstruction, the Jack The Ripper Experience and a journey on a Judgement Day execution boat.